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, the bedroom scene with Tess Harper and Chris Sarandon was filmed on location in a room too small for a film crew, so the entire scene was filmed from the hallway outside the room, using the reflection of the mirror on the wall.

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Connections

Featured in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)

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Soundtracks

"Cold as It Gets"
Performed by Patty Griffin

User Reviews

Don't miss it!

I grew up with Tim Kirkman, writer and director of this movie. Loggerheads is everything he is....thoughtful, honest, probing, authentic and hopeful. I saw this movie in Nashville, and sensed that the audience was spellbound, as was I, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The beach, the mountains, the kitchen table, the barber shop, the sanctuary, the kiss, every frame was beautifully and intentionally shot. The cast is totally believable. I've lived next door to and gone to church with these people. Kirkman tells 3 stories that weave into 1 and they are rich with emotion and full of grace. The soundtrack is amazing. Don't miss it.