Dandelion (2004)

In a small town of rolling fields and endless skies, isolated 16 year old Mason lives in a world where families exist in fragmented silence and love seems to have gone missing. Then Mason ... See full summary »

Director:

Mark Milgard

Writers:

Mark Milgard, Robb Williamson,

Stars:

Vincent Kartheiser, Taryn Manning, Arliss Howard

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Vincent Kartheiser	...	Mason Mullich
Taryn Manning	...	Danny Voss
Arliss Howard	...	Luke Mullich
Mare Winningham	...	Layla Mullich
Blake Heron	...	Eddie
Michelle Forbes	...	Mrs. Voss
Marshall Bell	...	Uncle Bobby
Shawn Reaves	...	Arlee
Robert Blanche	...	Sheriff Teft
Don Alder	...	Daryl
Wally Dalton	...	Train Guy
Edward Thomas Jr.	...	Will Chavers
Don Stroud	...	Print Shop Clerk (as Donnie Stroud)
Steven Weyte	...	Judge Cobb

Storyline

In a small town of rolling fields and endless skies, isolated 16 year old Mason lives in a world where families exist in fragmented silence and love seems to have gone missing. Then Mason meets Danny, a sensitive and troubled girl, and their tender bond is soon tested after a fatal accident and a series of complications takes Mason away for something he didn't do. Upon his return, the two find what they're looking for - but with tragic consequences.

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Plot Keywords:

love | small town | field | suit | death | 

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Taglines:

Everything begins somewhere.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug and alcohol use, violent images, sexuality and language - all involving teens

Details

Official Sites:

Ruth Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 January 2006 (Turkey)

Also Known As:

Into the Sun

Filming Locations:

Moscow, Idaho, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ballistic Media Group, Ruth Pictures LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min 93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although they where playing teenager characters, by the time of shooting Vincent Kartheiser (Mason Mullich) and Taryn Manning (Danny Voss) were 23 and 24, respectively.

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Quotes

Mason Mullich: [to Danny] I think people made up love so they can fell better.

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Connections

Featured in The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005)

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Soundtracks

"It's a Wonderful Life"
Written by Mark Linkous
Performed by Sparklehorse
Courtesy of Capitol Records Inc.

User Reviews

This film is very deep and powerful, I was blown away!

In my opinion, everything in this film is superior. The acting was incredible, storyline, plot and screen writing were very realistic. Some might say that the writing had too many curse words in it, but I think that it really showed realism. I actually cried a little during this film, and that's saying something, because I never cry during movies. I always look at them like a critic and manage not to cry during sad dramas. This one was very well casted, makeup was well done...and everything else. The Mullich parents, I think, had the best acting, especially Arliss Howard (Luke), since his character was very deep and complex. I think he pulled it off quite nicely. Taryn Manning and Vincent Kartheiser acted their characters incredibly well, the realism of it all just blew me away. I thought that everything seemed real and was all very well done. I applaud everyone involved and I would recommend this film to a great number of people.