Goodbye Solo

Aug 26 2009 R 1h 31m
Drama

A man planning to commit suicide hires a taxi driver to take him to his jumping-off point.

Plot

On the lonely roads of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, two men forge an improbable friendship that will change both of their lives forever. Solo is a Senegalese cab driver working to provide a better life for his young family. William is a tough Southern good ol' boy with a lifetime of regrets. One man's American dream is just beginning, while the other's is quickly winding down. But despite their differences, both men soon realize they need each other more than either is willing to admit. Through this unlikely but unforgettable friendship, GOODBYE SOLO deftly explores the passing of a generation as well as the rapidly changing face of America.

Written by

Bahareh Azimi, Ramin Bahrani

Directed by

Ramin Bahrani

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

ITVS, Gigantic Pictures, Noruz Films, Lucky Hat Entertainment

Languages

Français, Español, Wolof, English

Awards

3 wins & 9 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
6,198
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
89
Popularity
NA