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ABOUT THE FILM

Paterson (Adam Driver) is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey - they share the name. Every day, Paterson adheres to a simple routine: he drives his daily route, observing the city as it drifts across his windshield and overhearing fragments of conversation swirling around him; he writes poetry into a notebook; he walks his dog; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer. He goes home to his wife, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani). By contrast, Laura's world is ever changing. New dreams come to her almost daily, each a different and inspired project. Paterson loves Laura and she loves him. He supports her newfound ambitions; she champions his secret gift for poetry. The history and energy of the City of Paterson is a felt presence in the film and its simple structure unfolds over the course of a single week. The quiet triumphs and defeats of daily life are observed, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.

PHOTOS
Asleep
Adam Driver and Golshifteh Farahani in a scene from Jim Jarmusch's PATERSON.
Adam Driver
Adam Driver plays "Paterson" in Jim Jarmusch's PATERSON.
Golshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani plays the role of "Laura" in Jim Jarmusch's PATERSON
At the Movies
Adam Driver and Golshifteh Farahani in a scene from PATERSON.
Breakfast
Adam Driver and Golshifteh Farahani in a scene from PATERSON.
Nellie
Nellie took the Palm Dog at Cannes for her portrayal of "Marvin" in Jim Jamusch's PATERSON.
Barry Shabaka Henley
Barry Shabaka Henley portrays "Doc" in Jim Jarmusch's PATERSON.
Chasten Harmon (l) and William Jackson Harper
Chasten Harmon plays "Marie" and William Jackson Harper plays "Everett" in Jim Jarmusch's PATERSON.
Method Man
Method Man plays the character "Method Man - Cliff Smith" in Jim Jarmusch's PATERSON.
Going to Work
Adam Driver in a scene from Jim Jarmusch's PATERSON.
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DIRECTED BY
Jim Jarmusch
CAST
Adam Driver
Golshifteh Farahani
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