My Own Private Idaho
In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor and sexual deviant.
- genus: Drama
- Studio: New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
- keyword: individual, friendship, treasure, robbery, sibling relationship, rome, italy, parent child relationship, generations conflict, portland, oregon, hustler, cocaine, idaho, seattle, washington, male friendship, road trip, unrequited love, male prostitution, poverty, prostitution, incest, lost mother, narcolepsy, father son relationship, gay theme
- cast: River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, William Richert, Udo Kier, Chiara Caselli, James Russo
