Ordinal (SW/NE) (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2017, Ordinal (SW/NE) is a notable film directed by Rini Yun Keagy, running about 43 minutes.
What it’s about. The film traces the cultural and environmental influences of a soil-dwelling, pathogenic fungus, Coccidioides immitis, and its associated disease, valley fever, in California's Central Valley. Interweaving past, present and mythological time, the film draws upon historical and cultural references, including the plight of migrants during the Depression, the spread of the disease in recent years, contemporary theories of climate change, and the significance of the desert wind in ancient Assyria. In Ruperto and Keagy’s film, natural phenomena remain neutral, fleeing from any kind of judgment and avoiding binary oppositions of positive and negative, destruction and regeneration, life and death.
Who’s in it. Ordinal (SW/NE) stars Dr. Antje Lauer, Josiah Ihem, Josh Johnson and Chelsea Rector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Ordinal (SW/NE) has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordinal (SW/NE) page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ordinal (SW/NE) (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ordinal (SW/NE) change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ordinal (SW/NE) worth watching?
- Ordinal (SW/NE) holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ordinal (SW/NE)?
- Ordinal (SW/NE) stars Dr. Antje Lauer, Josiah Ihem, Josh Johnson, Chelsea Rector and Joe Seely.
- When was Ordinal (SW/NE) released?
- Ordinal (SW/NE) was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.