In Memory of My Father (2005)

The youngest son of a legendary Hollywood producer, a Robert Evans type, accepts a bribe from his father to document his death.

Director:

Chris Jaymes

Writer:

Chris Jaymes

Stars:

Jeremy Sisto, Chris Jaymes, Matt Keeslar

4 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jeremy Sisto	...	Jeremy
Chris Jaymes	...	Chris (as Christopher Jaymes)
Matt Keeslar	...	Matt
Judy Greer	...	Judy
Nicholle Tom	...	Nicole
Eric Michael Cole	...	Eric
Monet Mazur	...	Monet
Pat Healy	...	Pat
Christine Lakin	...	Christine
Meadow Sisto	...	Meadow
Todd Rulapaugh	...	Todd
Tom Carroll	...	Uncle Aled
David Austin	...	Dad
Andrew Henry	...	Andrew
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Crystal Atkins	...	Girl at Party

Storyline

A self-proclaimed (somewhat justifiably) film legend bribes his son to document his death under the unquestioning assumption that it will be historically important. The Result; In Memory of My Father, a twisted celebration of a Hollywood family narcissistically dealing with an eventfully frustrating day, regardless of the subtly distracting centerpiece which they're forced to endure; Dad's corpse.

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Plot Keywords:

bribe | corpse | father son relationship | movie producer | dysfunctional family | 

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Taglines:

... but what about me?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official MySpace Page Official Sales Agent Site

Country:

USA Austria

Language:

English

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Interspot Film-Gesellschaft, Persona Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Judy and Her Dream of Horses"
Written by Isobel Campbell, Roy Moller, Richard Colburn, Christopher Geddes,
Sarah Martin, Stuart Murdoch, Stuart David and Stephen Jackson
Performed by Belle & Sebastian
Courtesy of Jeepster/Matador

User Reviews

Much better than expected

I was going to this movie thinking that I was about to see a head-on point of view on sons dealing with the death of their father. But this is a much more subtle film. The death of the father gives the film a mournful background on which great comedy and drama will take place.

I laughed out loud at several places and it is indeed a very funny movie but it also contain some profound thoughts and lessons of life. I love the way the sons can't deal with the death of their father and instead are concentrating on other problems in their lives making the absurd wake even more twisted. The music is great and I love this movie to bits. It is a movie which is truly complex, funny and beautiful and I really can't wait to see it again.