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The Dust Factory (2004) -- The Dust Factory is an adventure about the love and friendship between two teenagers who help each other through a difficult time in their lives.
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Overview

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5.8/10   615 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Eric Small (written by)
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Tagline:
The journey of a lifetime...
Plot:
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This movie is touching, emotive, and moving without the usual misery. more (24 total)

Cast

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Armin Mueller-Stahl ... Grandpa Randolph

Hayden Panettiere ... Melanie Lewis

Ryan Kelley ... Ryan Flynn

Kim Myers ... Angie Flynn
George De La Pena ... Ringmaster (as George De La Peña)

Michael Angarano ... Rocky Mazzelli
Peter Horton ... Lionel
Kyle Hansen ... Rennie
Ted Roisum ... Trapeze Catcher

Ayanna Berkshire ... Hope (as Ayanna Berkshire-Cruse)
Shuhe ... Sorrow

Robert Blanche ... Ryan Flynn Sr.
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic elements and some scary images.
Runtime:
Brazil:99 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:PG | Australia:PG | USA:PG (certificate #40852) | Singapore:PG
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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Ryan Flynn: [while dancing in the woods with Melanie] I don't want this to ever end!
Grandpa Randolph: Again with that word "end". It's a myth.
Melanie Lewis: That's a lie!
Grandpa Randolph: Don't be selfish, Melanie.
Melanie Lewis: When you make the leap at the big top, time in the dust factory ends.
Grandpa Randolph: Melanie.
Melanie Lewis: Let Ryan decide!
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Soundtrack:
Someone Like You more

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
This movie is touching, emotive, and moving without the usual misery., 7 May 2005
8/10
Author: Zadanian from California, USA

This movie discusses topics that may not be understood by all ages, but are certainly suitable for all ages. The basic question of what is life's purpose is a central theme. The movie brings up the notion that life is not a problem to be solved, but rather something to be experienced; finding paradise and total bliss comes at a price, but must be paid. The movie's theme is something that is rarely touched on by most mainstream films, now dominated by empty action films.

The acting was superb. Armin Mueller-Stahl played the guiding, grandfather very well; and Ryan Kelley is easily identified with his character. The filming location in Oregon was beautiful, and fits the film perfectly. In addition, the soundtrack fits scenes well. The plot however at times seems slow, and there seems to be periods of confusion when the audience has to guess what is happening if they missed a single line.

Overall, this movie presents ideas that an entire family should consider, while at the same time presenting it in a new and innovative way. It definitely will reshape your view on life.

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