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One of Those People that Live in the World

One of Those People that Live in the World poster
Directed by
Paul Maunder

How it feels

This film follows a young man in 1970s New Zealand as he drifts through work and relationships. It shows his everyday struggles and small moments of connection in a small town.

observationalgroundedunderstatedcontemplativequietrealisticgentleslow-paced

What happens

One of Those People that Live in the World is a 1973 New Zealand film directed by Paul Maunder. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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