Finding Home (2003)

Inheriting her grandmother's remote island Inn causes Amanda to re-evaluate her life and decisions.

Director:

Lawrence David Foldes

Writers:

Lawrence David Foldes (story), Lawrence David Foldes,

Stars:

Lisa Brenner, Misha Collins, Geneviève Bujold

18 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lisa Brenner	...	Amanda
Misha Collins	...	Dave
Geneviève Bujold	...	Katie
Louise Fletcher	...	Esther
Jeannetta Arnette	...	Grace
Sherri Saum	...	Candace
Johnny Messner	...	Nick
Andrew McGlothlin	...	CJ (as Andrew Lukich)
Justin Henry	...	Prescott
Jason Miller	...	Lester Brownlow
Jennifer O'Kain	...	Young Esther
Laura Thoren	...	Young Amanda
Kyle Gallner	...	Young Dave
Alexandra Palmari	...	Little Amanda
Sandy Ward	...	Julian the Lobsterman

Storyline

The story focuses on an ambitious young executive, Amanda, who inherits a lovely B&B on a remote island in Maine when her grandmother dies. She arrives with every intent of selling it all off and going back to her busy career, but in going through her grandmother's belongings, she discovers much about her family's past which ultimately makes her re-evaluate her life and values. Amanda is faced with making right decisions amidst trying circumstances. The film also addresses important social and psychological issues such as sexual responsibility, divorce, abuse, deception and false memory syndrome.

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Plot Keywords:

island | inn | maine | memory | inheritance | 

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Taglines:

The key to the future lies in unlocking the past.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic issues, sexual content and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 April 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Voltando para Casa

Filming Locations:

Deer Isle, Maine, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clear Star Pictures, Star Entertainment Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

124 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jason Miller's last film.

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Soundtracks

"Dancing With You"
Composed by Warren Hill

User Reviews

Beautifully filmed; highly recommend over Hollywood movies

Would give a 9, but I'm giving a 10 to try to counteract some of the overly low ratings (in spite of the 14 awards!).

Definitely recommend for girls, not only because of type of story, but also as this gives a good example of what kind of guy to avoid.

Recommend for anyone because of Genevieve Bujold, and of course the location filming, done apparently at great difficulty.

I really enjoyed the musical score, which is one of the most beautiful I have heard in a long time.

Again, this great effort won many awards, and so an overly low rating is childish, and can really be ignored. I would definitely suggest seeing this fine independent film.