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Permanent Vacation (1981)

March 6, 19811h 15mEN
5.9

213 votes

Overview

In downtown Manhattan, twentysomething Allie, whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for meaning in his life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way.

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Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$12K

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Production Companies

Cinesthesia Productions

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A slice-of-life student film from legendary filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, Permanent Vacation follows young Aloysius Allie Parker, a teenager obsessed with jazz genius Charlie Parker, who is searching for meaning in his life. He drifts through New York City without a clear destination, guided more by feeling than intent. Along the way, he encounters strange and compelling people who briefly enter his life, offering moments of reflection, confusion, and quiet connection rather than answers. It’s not hard to identify with Allie. He’s a bright young man whose interest in music is a big part of his pe…

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