Strange Way of Life

May 26, 2023

0h 31m

★ 6.3

Overview

After 25 years, an ex hired gun visits his old colleague, who is now a small town sheriff. Their past relationship is explored, as is how they reflect on it in the present.

Genres

Drama

Western

Romance

Production Companies

El Deseo

Saint Laurent

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Cast

Jake

Ethan Hawke

Silva

Pedro Pascal

Young Jake

Jason Fernández

Young Silva

José Condessa

Sheriff Deputy

Daniel Rived

Conchita

Sara Sálamo

Singer

Manu Ríos

Carpenter

Pedro Casablanc

Joe

George Steane

Clara

Erenice Lohan

Calixta

Oihana Cueto

Town Cowboy (uncredited)

Vasileios Papatheocharis

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