Summaries

In Pursuit of Panama chronicles the life-changing adventures of best-friends Ryan Swan and Garrett Martin. They inform friends and family that they intend to drive a fatigued, old Volkswagen from their hometown in Oregon to the far end of Central America. The film takes the audience on the road and inside the minds of the protagonists, where physical journeys serve as subtle metaphors for inner journeys, and inner journeys are elucidated by the people Garrett and Ryan meet along the way. At its heart, In Pursuit of Panama is a film about the paths we take in that distinctive transition from youth to adulthood. A thoughtful look at the inhibitions that trap us and the freedoms we may attain, at the possibilities of our dreams, and the real, tangible practicalities of them.—J. Garrett Martin

Title: In Pursuit of Panama Genre: Documentary Run time: 81 minutes Two life-long friends embark on a seven-country road trip and document the endeavor in a struggle to recapture the adventurous, uninhibited spirit of their childhood and find its proper place in their emerging adulthood.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • road trip
  • journey
  • travel
  • dream
  • inhibition
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Documentary
Release date Mar 5, 2009
Official sites Official site
Language English German Spanish
Filming locations California, USA

Box office

Budget $5000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 27m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1 / (anamorphic)

Synopsis

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