Candles on Bay Street
Movie | |
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German title | Candles on Bay Street |
Original title | Candles on Bay Street |
Country of production | United States |
original language | English |
Publishing year | 2006 |
length | 90 minutes |
Age rating | FSK 6 |
Rod | |
Director | John Erman |
script |
Michael Bortman , Jonathan Estrin |
production |
John Erman , Andrew Gottlieb |
music | Marvin Hamlisch |
camera | Tony Imi |
cut | Henk Van Eeghen |
occupation | |
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chronology | |
← Predecessor |
Candles on Bay Street is an American drama set in 2006 . Directed by John Erman , the screenplay was written by Michael Bortman and Jonathan Estrin based on the novel Lights Behind the River by KC McKinnon ( pseudonym of Cathie Pelletier).
action
Trooper's single mom Dee Dee returns to her hometown from which she moved 13 years ago. She meets Sam, who is now married to Lydia, with whom she had a love affair years ago. Lydia and Sam take a liking to Trooper, with whom they spend a lot of time. The boy helps the married couple in the veterinary practice they run.
It turns out that Dee Dee is terminally ill and is looking for someone to take care of her son after she dies. Lydia and Sam agree to take care of Trooper.
Reviews
Brian Lowry wrote in Variety magazine on November 20, 2006 that the film was predictable and sentimental. The involvement of Silverstone brings him a "star touch" . The well-used music creates a warm and melancholy mood.
backgrounds
The film was shot in Halifax and several other locations in Nova Scotia . It was published in November 2006 in the USA and in December 2007 in Germany.
literature
- Cathie Pelletier : Lights behind the river. Roman ("Candles on Bay Street", 1999). Ullstein, Munich 2000, ISBN 3-548-24817-9 .
Web links
- Candles on Bay Street in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Film review by Brian Lowry, accessed on April 21, 2008 ( Memento of the original from April 10, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Filming locations for Candles on Bay Street, accessed April 21, 2008
- ^ Opening dates for Candles on Bay Street, accessed April 21, 2008