Trivia for
The Door in the Floor (2004) More at IMDbPro »

• Based on the first third of John Irving's novel "A Widow for One Year".
  
  
• The deceased Cole boys, Thomas and Timothy, were played by director/screenwriter Tod Williams's cousins Tod Harrison Williams and Carter Williams, and the photographs featured in the film are their actual childhood photos.
  
  
• The painting of "The Door in the Floor" was actually painted by Jeff Bridges.
  
  
• The photograph of Marion (Kim Basinger) and the boys' feet was taken the first day of the shoot; the feet belong producer Anne Carey's sons.
  
  
• The last minute of the movie was filmed in the United Methodist Church in Pleasantville, NY. The crew built a two story racquetball court in order for Jeff Bridges to open to door in the floor and walk down the stairs
  
  
• Ben Foster was suppose to play the role of Eddie O'Hare, but gave the role to his brother Jon Foster instead because he thought it was better suited for him.
  
  

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