Drama
United States of America
Open Five 2 is a 2012 independent film directed by Kentucker Audley. It is a romantic drama that follows the cross-country trip of Jake (Jake Rabinbach) and his girlfriend Lucy (Shannon Esper) as they head to New Orleans in Jake's van for a music festival. Along the way, they stop to visit friends in various cities and attend shows, encountering a host of interesting characters along the way.
The film is a sequel, of sorts, to Audley's 2010 film Open Five. Though the two films share some characters, themes, and settings, Open Five 2 is a standalone story that can be enjoyed on its own. It serves as an exploration of the complexity of relationships and the ways in which they can be tested and strained by physical and emotional distance.
The movie features a naturalistic, improvisational style of acting and storytelling that is characteristic of Audley's work. The cast includes several up-and-coming actors and musicians, including Kentucker Audley himself, who plays Jake's friend Kent. The film was shot on a shoestring budget, often using non-professional actors and crew members.
Overall, Open Five 2 is a sensitive and honest exploration of the joys and challenges of romantic relationships, set against the backdrop of a beautiful and wintry road trip through the American South.
