Mud

Mud is a 2012 American independent Southern Gothic coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols. Set along the Mississippi River in rural Arkansas, the film follows two teenage boys, Ellis and Neckbone, who encounter a fugitive named Mud hiding on a small island. They agree to help him repair a boat, evade bounty hunters, and reunite with his estranged lover, Juniper. Sam Shepard and Michael Shannon also star. The film was Joe Don Baker's last appearance before his death in 2025.

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