The Straight Story

Mr. Alvin Street (Richard Farnsworth) is in his 70s. He is not only eccentric, but also has deteriorating eyesight. Mr. Street and his daughter Ross (Sissy Spacek) are dependent on each other. Although the father and daughter live a poor life, they are also peaceful and fun.
The news that his brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) is seriously ill broke the calm atmosphere at Mr. Street's home. Although the two brothers have not seen each other for nearly ten years due to previous conflicts, but now Mr. Street has entered old age and has experienced all kinds of changes and impermanence of vitality, Mr. Street has decided that it is time to mend The rift between the brothers is gone. And just like that, Mr. Street hit the road with his lawnmower, 300 miles away in Wisconsin.

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