Loggerheads (2005)

Three overlapping stories of estranged families in three regions of North Carolina.

Director:

Tim Kirkman

Writers:

Caitlin Dixon (story), Tim Kirkman

Stars:

Kip Pardue, Michael Kelly, Tess Harper

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kip Pardue	...	Mark Austin
Michael Kelly	...	George
Tess Harper	...	Elizabeth Austin
Adrian Lee	...	Linda
Tammy Arnold	...	Patti
Chris Sarandon	...	Rev. Robert Austin
Bonnie Hunt	...	Grace Bellamy
Michael Esper	...	Gill, airport customer
Bill Ladd	...	Rick
Trevor Gagnon	...	Julian
R. Adam Williams	...	Hector (as Adam Williams)
Valerie Watkins	...	Lola / Sharon
Michael Learned	...	Sheridan Bellamy
Joanne Pankow	...	Phyllis, the Bartender
Michael Harding	...	Ray, the Cop (as Mike Harding)

Storyline

"Loggerheads" interweaves three separate but related stories that take place in different parts of North Carolina. On Mother's Day 1999, Mark, a young drifter with an interest in endangered loggerhead turtles, begins a relationship with motel handyman George. On Mother's Day 2000, Mark's adoptive mother Elizabeth wonders what has become of her estranged son. On Mother's Day 2001, Mark's birth mother Grace quits her job to begin a search for the child she gave up years before-a search that ultimately brings the stories together.

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Plot Keywords:

mother's day | north carolina | turtle | birth mother | drifter | 

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Taglines:

One son. Two mothers. Three endangered lives.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material and brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [fr]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 March 2007 (France)

Also Known As:

Soste ti helona

Filming Locations:

Eden, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

120dB Films, Independent Dream Machine, LaSalleHolland

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

From the director's commentary, each of the three overlapping stories is filmed in its own color palette. Eden in red, Asheville in green, and Kure in blue.

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Connections

Featured in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)

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Soundtracks

"Forgiveness"
Performed by Patty Griffin

User Reviews

loved it

I thought 'Loggerheads' was wonderful. I saw it at the River Run Film Festival in Winston Salem, NC. The director/writer attended the screening as well. Afterward, he talked about the making of the film and it was very interesting. He indicated that the film may not be released nationwide. He seemed to think that it would play on the Sundance Channel and then be released to DVD. What a shame. It should be released nationally, in my opinion.

The actors were amazing and the story was so interesting. I loved the overlapping, intertwined stories. Bonnie Hunt was GREAT. She should do more dramatic work, because her performance was beautiful. The film itself was slow and deliberate in its pacing (kinda like the South) but it needed to be that way to develop the characters. I was riveted the whole time. Check it out, if you get a chance.

By the way--contrary to what one poster said, I know no one involved in the making of this film. I paid the ticket price and got more than my money's worth.