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202370 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Unpaved

202370 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A community in the mountains of Oregon faces life's challenges while living among horses, dogs, and a mix of ex-cons, ex-addicts, and dreamers.

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Mikael Lypinski

Unpaved

2023• 70 minPG

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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A community in the mountains of Oregon faces life's challenges while living among horses, dogs, and a mix of ex-cons, ex-addicts, and dreamers.

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Mikael Lypinskidirector

Mikael Lypinskiwriter

Steve van Ierselcast

Amber Stroyeckcast

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In the mountains of Oregon, a small community finds solace in the natural world around them. This isolated farmland is home to a diverse group, including ex-cons, ex-addicts, and dreamers. They share their lives with horses, dogs, and even Bigfoot hunters. As they navigate personal challenges, the bonds formed among them reveal a unique way of life. Directed by Mikael Lypinski, "Unpaved" captures the quiet struggles and connections that define this hidden enclave.

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