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The original version was compared with the rough cut. Daphne, an 18-year-old aspiring Yale student, suffers from depression and earns her living as an escort, which she sees as a rebellion against a corrupt society. One day, she is caught by her neighbor Buddy when she shows up as an escort at her nephew's bachelor party. Buddy, who has lost his wife and suffers from loneliness, hires Daphne. In the course of this intense encounter, both open up. Daphne reveals intimate stories – partly in flashbacks – in which she serves men, and Buddy describes his loneliness and lost opportunities in life... You Are Alone is a dialogue-heavy, low-budget drama that draws its impact primarily from its intense chamber play atmosphere. Set almost entirely in a single room, the film thrives on its strong dialogue and the convincing performances of its two lead actors. Despite its simple means, it succeeds in building emotional depth and psychological tension. If you appreciate quiet, character-driven indie films, this is the film for you. In the US, the film was released on Blu-ray by Saturn's Core. In addition to the original version, it also includes a rough cut with a running time of 97 minutes. The rough cut contains no music, and in some scenes the sound is completely missing – but it does include some additional scenes. The characters are explored in greater depth, particularly in extended flashbacks. For example, we see Daphne visiting Buddy with her parents. In another new scene, Buddy is comforted by Daphne after finding his dead dog. In the rough cut, many shots are slightly longer and alternative takes are frequently used. None of this is listed in detail in the report; the comparison focuses on the relevant differences. Basically, you should stick with the original version. The rough cut is a little too long and drags in places – especially since the additional scenes offer little added value in terms of content. Running times:
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The original version begins with the “What were we thinking films” caption.
Daphne is in a room with a priest. He gives her detailed instructions on how to urinate on his face, after which she can leave.
OV: 46 sec. [00:01:19][00:00:39] Daphne remembers being in a hotel room. She cries. Daphne continues running up the stairs.
RC: 35 sec. [00:02:44][00:02:39] Daphne is seen for a longer period after she asks why they have to be here.
This is followed by a flashback in which Buddy is sitting in a room with his dog. A picture of broken glass can be seen.
After that, Buddy is seen earlier.
RC: 29 sec. [00:02:53][00:03:16] The rough cut shows a flashback with Buddy and his wife Sarah with the dog. Then you see Daphne earlier.
RC: 13 sec. [00:03:28][00:04:03] In the original version, Buddy is shown for longer.
In the rough cut, you see the flashback when Buddy sees Daphne coming home. In the original version, this can be seen at [00:06:13]. OV: 2 sec. [00:04:14][00:06:19] In the rough cut, the scene with the priest follows, which was shown at the beginning of the original version before Daphne enters the room. However, a different shot of Daphne is used.
RC: 36 sec. [00:04:53][00:07:35] When Daphne talks about her parents, there is a brief shot of a family photo being taken with her.
OV: 2 sec. [00:06:13][00:08:53] After Buddy says he's going to make himself a drink, the original version shows the flashback that was in the rough cut at [00:04:03]. [00:07:49][00:05:37] The rough cut continues at [00:08:53]. This is followed by scenes in which Buddy prepares items for shipping. Then his hands are shown earlier.
RC: 51 sec. [00:10:18][00:12:23] The original version shows Daphne saying that she deserves more than her father. Buddy asks what she does with all the money and whether she buys drugs with it.
The rough cut shows different shots of Buddy and Daphne. The dialogue is the same, except that Buddy asks her if she does it because she likes sex.
OV: 14 sec. RC: 34 sec. [00:12:07][00:14:35] After Daphne asks for the drink, the original version shows another flashback of her in the bathroom.
The rough cut continues to show Daphne.
OV: 6 sec. RC: 6 sec. [00:13:48][00:16:11] The original version shows various close-ups of the homepage.
The rough cut continues with Buddy looking around the site.
OV: 16 sec. RC: 11 sec. [00:14:59][00:17:20] The original version shows a flashback in which Daphne considers deleting her ad. Then we see Daphne in the past.
In the rough cut, Buddy asks Daphne if she really does everything. Daphne replies with the abbreviation MOD.
OV: 15 sec. RC: 31 sec. [00:16:08][00:18:45] When Buddy asks about the “white picket fence fantasy,” the original version shows a flashback. Buddy is sitting in a dark room at home.
OV: 16 sec. [00:16:39][00:19:00] The original version shows a flashback of Daphne in the bathroom when she was talking about the owner of the coffee shop.
In the rough cut, Daphne can still be seen. This is followed by a cut to Buddy.
OV: 7 sec. RC: 10 sec. [00:17:34][00:20:01] After Daphne says she wants to be independent, Buddy says she's an entrepreneur. Daphne replies that it's something like that.
RC: 5 sec. [00:18:17][00:20:49] In the original version, the flashback in which Daphne is tied to the bed by Harlan follows after Daphne lies down on the bed in the rough cut. The rough cut shows a scene in which Daphne is sitting in a café watching some couples.
Daphne explains to Buddy that her clients treat her nicely and give her gifts. The clients also compliment Daphne. Buddy asks if she needs that. Daphne says she likes the compliments, especially about her hands. Her fingers are long and thin, ideal for playing musical instruments, but Daphne doesn't play any. Buddy tells her that he used to play the guitar. Daphne asks if he still plays. Buddy says that he still has his guitar in the closet and that he once came to the realization that some dreams are best locked away. Daphne lies down on the bed.
RC: 3:17 min. [00:21:02][00:26:59] The conversation in the kitchen continues. The man tells Mike that he doesn't get something like Brittney for free. There's nothing she won't do. Mike doesn't really believe him.
RC: 14 sec. [00:23:32][00:29:42] When Daphne talks about her parents, the original version inserts a flashback in which a family photo is taken.
OV: 2 sec. [00:23:50][00:29:59] The original version shows a scene in which Daphne sits sadly in her room.
In the rough cut, Daphne sits on the porch watching Buddy. Her mother comes out with a lunch box containing lasagna. She says that Daphne should go over to Buddy's house. Daphne says that Buddy would rather be alone and doesn't want to go over. Her mother says that they will go together.
OV: 29 sec. RC: 1:02 min. [00:27:57][00:34:42] The original version shows Daphne as she recites the questions from her parents. Then there is a flashback to when the family photo was taken.
The rough cut shows short shots of the parents asking these questions.
OV: 10 sec. RC: 6 sec. [00:28:25][00:35:06] The rough cut shows a flashback in which Daphne is sitting with her parents at Buddy's house. Buddy asks Daphne how school is going. Her mother urges Daphne to tell Buddy which university she will be attending. Daphne feels uncomfortable. Buddy tells them that he also went to Yale and met his wife there.
RC: 1:37 min. [00:30:27][00:38:40] When Buddy remembers Sarah, the original version shows several shots of them, mainly in a car.
The rough cut shows only one shot. This has been slowed down.
OV: 35 sec. RC: 33 sec. [00:33:41][00:41:31] The rough cut continues with a flashback showing Daphne leaving the house. She comes to Buddy, who has found his dead dog in the garden.
RC: 51 sec. [00:34:27][00:43:08] When Buddy says that it's okay for him to know that everything comes to an end, the original version shows a flashback of him and Sarah.
In the rough cut, Buddy and Daphne are still visible.
OV: 12 sec. RC: 12 sec. [00:39:39][00:48:19] After Daphne tells Buddy about the sexual fantasies of one of her clients, the rough cut shows Daphne arguing with her mother while Daphne and Buddy are on screen. In the original version, music is heard instead.
Time difference not relevant. [00:41:00][00:50:18] After Buddy is seen crying in the shower, the rough cut shows another scene. Buddy is sitting down to dinner. He pushes his plate aside and pours himself a drink instead.
RC: 29 sec. [00:42:40][00:52:27] After Daphne has undressed and sat down on the bed, the rough cut shows another flashback of Buddy. He is sitting at the table drinking. He says that he is a coward and stands up.
RC: 23 sec. [00:45:33][00:56:03] Daphne can be seen talking on the phone in her car for longer. She tells the client how much she charges and describes herself.
RC: 50 sec. [00:51:31][01:03:03] After the camera pans along Daphne on the bed, the original version now shows Buddy's flashback, sitting at the table and then getting up.
The rough cut shows Daphne having dinner with her parents. The parents talk about Buddy and how sad it is that he lost his dog.
OV: 23 sec. RC: 38 sec. [00:58:44][01:10:31] The flashback in which Daphne sits in her room tearing up the notes and throwing her MCs on the floor is significantly longer in the rough cut.
OV: 54 sec. RC: 2:45 min. [01:04:50][01:18:30] When Daphne talks about Brittney, the rough cut shows a flashback in which Buddy and Daphne sit alone in their rooms.
RC: 22 sec. [01:07:26][01:21:25] The original version inserts the scene in which Buddy and Daphne sit alone in their rooms after Buddy talks about the long days.
In the rough cut, this is replaced by a scene in which Buddy empties and cleans his dog's water bowl.
Daphne says she needs to go to the bathroom because she has been drinking. Buddy jokes that this is an advantage in her line of work. Daphne is seen in the bathroom. She is sitting on the bathtub.
OV: 43 sec. RC: 1:54 min. [01:10:12][01:25:17] After Daphne lies down on the bed, the rough cut shows a flashback in which Buddy crosses off the days on a calendar.
RC: 20 sec. [01:12:14][01:27:38] Before Daphne gets up and says she can't do this, the original version shows her kissing Buddy.
In the rough cut, Buddy says his wife's name, Sarah, several times and then kisses Daphne.
OV: 16 sec. RC: 20 sec. [01:13:07][01:28:34] After Buddy asks what the bright bracelet means, the original version inserts a flashback of the family photo. Daphne is wearing a bright bracelet.
OV: 3 sec. [01:17:32][01:33:12] After Daphne shoots Buddy, the original version shows her sitting naked in the bathroom.
The rough cut shows shots of the hotel room. Daphne is sitting next to the bed.
OV: 28 sec. RC: 57 sec. [01:18:35][01:34:31] When Daphne cleans the hotel room, the rough cut shows her sitting naked in the bathroom.
RC: 1:08 min. [01:20:15][01:37:19] The credits are missing from the rough cut.
OV: 3:50 min. |
