Jack’s Ride (2021)

Jack’s Ride (2021) poster

At 63 years old and almost retired, Joaquim is forced to follow job centre rules so he can collect unemployment benefits. Despite knowing that he will never return to active life, he must go from company to company asking for stamps to attest that he is looking for work. In these trips he reminisces about his life as an immigrant to the U.S., where he worked as a cab driver in New York and witnessed numerous Wall Street crashes.

Director: Susana Nobre
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Paulo Menezes
Editing: João Rosas, Susana Nobre
Production: Terratreme
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

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More Films by Director: Susana Nobre
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack’s Ride about?
At 63 years old and almost retired, Joaquim is forced to follow job centre rules so he can collect unemployment benefits. Despite knowing that he will never return to active life, he must go from company to company asking for stamps to attest that he is looking for work. In these trips he reminisces about his life as an immigrant to the U.S., where he worked as a cab driver in New York and witnessed numerous Wall Street crashes.
Who directed Jack’s Ride?
Jack’s Ride was directed by Susana Nobre.
Who stars in Jack’s Ride?
Jack’s Ride stars Joaquim Veríssimo, Maria Carvalho, Amindo Martins Rato.
How long is Jack’s Ride?
Jack’s Ride has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Jack’s Ride?
Jack’s Ride is a Drama film.
Where was Jack’s Ride produced?
Jack’s Ride was produced in Portugal.