Henry & Verlin (1997)

Verlin is 9 years old and does not talk, nor does he even seem to hear. Henry, a child-like adult, befriends Verlin and pulls him from his shell. Verlin's mother mistrusts Henry, who she ... See full summary »

Director:

Gary Ledbetter

Writers:

Gary Ledbetter, Ken Ledbetter (stories)

Stars:

Gary Farmer, Keegan MacIntosh, Nancy Beatty

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Farmer	...	Henry
Keegan MacIntosh	...	Verlin
Nancy Beatty	...	Minnie
Robert Joy	...	Ferris
Joan Orenstein	...	Agnes
Eric Peterson	...	Lovejoy
Margot Kidder	...	Mabel
David Cronenberg	...	Doc Fisher
Wilfrid Bray	...	Elvin
Neil Dainard	...	Noel Winetree
J. Winston Carroll	...	Rev. Rutherford
Diana Belshaw	...	Judith
Norma Edwards	...	Lydia
Deborah Lobban	...	Matilda
Nadine Rabinovitch	...	Hilda

Storyline

Verlin is 9 years old and does not talk, nor does he even seem to hear. Henry, a child-like adult, befriends Verlin and pulls him from his shell. Verlin's mother mistrusts Henry, who she feels is dangerous. Eventually, Henry's family is convinced that he should be placed in an institution. Henry's sudden disappearance from Verlin's world drives him deeper into himself.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 January 1997 (France)

Also Known As:

Eyes That Went Away

Filming Locations:

Greenwood Conservation Area, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Act of God Productions, The Original Motion Picture Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min 89 min (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Henry's Harmonica"
Composed and played by Gary Farmer

User Reviews

Powerful drama sure to lift your heart.

The story of Henry and Verlin is one that is filled with emotion. Keegan MacIntosh's performance as Verlin, a young boy who does not speak and is emotionally disturbed, is brilliant as well as the rest of the cast. Certainly a movie worth seeing.