Gone, But Not Forgotten (2003)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Michael D. Akers

Writer:

Michael D. Akers (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

As he remembers who he was, he discovers who he is. And who he really loves.

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Amnesia | Forest Ranger | Gay Interest | Break Up | Closeted Homosexual

Cast

Aaron Orr	...	Drew Parker
Matthew Montgomery	...	Mark Reeves
Joel Bryant	...	Paul Parker
Brenda Lasker	...	Nancy Parker
Sandon Berg	...	Towey
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joanne Bevelaqua	...	Drew's Mother
Glenn Blakeslee	...	Drew's Father
Mark Fellows	...	Man in Wheelchair
Jenny Kim	...	Nurse
Daniel Lee	...	Intern in Hallway
Holden Roark	...	Towey
Ariadne Shaffer	...	Catherine Reeves
Bryna Weiss	...	Dr. Mary Williams

Runtime:

USA:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Pomona, California, USA

Trivia:

The whole cast and crew stayed in the cabin where Drew takes Mark. Matthew Montgomery (Mark) and Aaron Orr (Drew) shared a room. It can be seen in the film: It's the room Mark sleeps in.

Quotes:

Drew Parker: Jesus, Doc... Have... Have you done something new to your hair?
Dr. Mary Williams: [flattered] Well, yes, as a matter of fact, I have! Thank you for no...
[realizing]
Dr. Mary Williams: Ooh, what do you want?
Drew Parker: Can I see him?
Dr. Mary Williams: I don't think he is ready for a visitor yet.
Drew Parker: I just wanna to introduce myself.
Dr. Mary Williams: Why would you wanna do that?
Drew Parker: I *just saved his life*.
Dr. Mary Williams: You're just... basically... thinking of his wellfare.
[...]

Not Easily Forgotten

This is a small budget indi film that will settle into your heart. The idea of repressed desire and living as others wish you would live was the same theme touched on in films such as Big Eden. Director Michael Akers gives a warm and touching story of a man looking for love and another who doesn't even know who he is or what his life was like before the accident. These 2 are truly likable characters. Rounding out the cast is the brother who doesn't know how to express his love or frustrations, his Christian wife, the town doctor who's devotion to Drew transcends his sexuality and a shrewish wife who makes you understand why Mark would want to forget his past. Fine acting and storyline that keeps you hoping that love wins out. There is no preaching, no fear of AIDS, just a single gay man looking for his soulmate. What could possibly be wrong with a movie like that?