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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Anthony Cipriano (written by)
Release Date:
7 July 2006 (Sweden)
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Tagline:
Do You Know Who Your Kids Are? See more »
Plot:
After his twin brother is accidentally killed by vengeful bullies, a 12-year old boy and his friends face the harsh realities of death, teenage hormones, and family dysfunction. | Full synopsis »
Awards:
4 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(24 articles)
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Profound and Perplexing
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Cast
(in credits order) (complete, awaiting verification) | Conor Donovan | ... | Jacob / Rudy Carges |
 | Jesse Camacho | ... | Leonard Fisher |
 | Zoe Weizenbaum | ... | Malee Chuang |
 | Jeremy Renner | ... | Gus Maitland |
 | Annabella Sciorra | ... | Carla Chuang |
 | Jayne Atkinson | ... | Ashley Carges |
 | Linus Roache | ... | Jim Carges |
 | Marcia DeBonis | ... | Grace Fisher |
 | Tom McGowan | ... | Patrick Fisher |
 | Michael C. Fuchs | ... | Kenny (as Michael Fuchs) |
 | Martin Campetta | ... | Jeff |
| Joseph Foster | ... | Keith Gardner (as Joseph 'C.J.' Foster) |
 | Max Miner | ... | Tommy |
| Noelle 'Parker' Present | ... | Haley Fisher |
| Jessica Sorto | ... | Sara Fisher |
 | Adam LeFevre | ... | Gabe Artunion (as Adam LeFever) |
 | Bruce Altman | ... | Coach Gilmore |
 | Mark Linn-Baker | ... | Mr. Farmer |
| Julia Ryan | ... | Funeral Guest #1 |
 | Terry Walters | ... | Funeral Guest #2 (as Terry Urdang) |
| Robertson Carricart | ... | Priest (as Robertson Carricat) |
 | Tony Roberts | ... | Doctor |
| Marcella Lowery | ... | Nurse |
 | Jodie Markell | ... | Teacher (as Jodi Markell) |
| Bianca Ryan | ... | Singing Girl |
 | Merritt Wever | ... | Debbie Poole |
| Michael A. Siravo IV | ... | Guitar Guy (as Michael Siravo IV) |
| Emilio Cuesta | ... | Kid in Red |
Directed by | |||
| Michael Cuesta | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Anthony Cipriano | (written by) (as Anthony S. Cipriano) | |
Original Music by | |||
| Pierre Földes | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Romeo Tirone | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Eric Carlson | |||
| Kane Platt | |||
Casting by | |||
| Judy Henderson | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Lucio Seixas | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Eric Friedewald | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Marina Draghici | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Stayc St. Onge | .... | hair stylist | |
| Stayc St. Onge | .... | key makeup artist | |
| Joanna Stewart | .... | hair department head | |
| Joanna Stewart | .... | makeup department head | |
| Maria Tancredi | .... | additional hair stylist | |
| Maria Tancredi | .... | additional makeup artist | |
Production Management | |||
| Kristen Dirato | .... | production supervisor | |
| Paul Epstein | .... | unit production manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Paul Epstein | .... | first assistant director | |
| Francisco Ortiz | .... | second assistant director | |
Art Department | |||
| Matthew Amenta | .... | assistant property master | |
| Jeremy L. Balon | .... | property master (as Jeremy Balon) | |
| Zach Baylin | .... | set dresser (as Zachary Baylin) | |
| Rick Giacco | .... | art department production assistant | |
Sound Department | |||
| Joshua Anderson | .... | production sound mixer | |
| Leslie Bloom | .... | foley artist | |
| Bucky Carr | .... | boom operator | |
| Tom Efinger | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Tom Efinger | .... | sound supervisor | |
| David Ellinwood | .... | sound editor (as David Ellenwood) | |
| Paul Hsu | .... | sound designer | |
| John Moros | .... | assistant sound editor | |
| Paul Sacco | .... | consultant: Dolby sound | |
| Gabriel Sanders | .... | boom operator | |
| David J. Schwartz | .... | sound mixer | |
| Brian Scibinico | .... | adr engineer | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Drew Jiritano | .... | special effects coordinator | |
| Neil Ruddy | .... | special effects | |
Stunts | |||
| Douglas Crosby | .... | stunt coordinator | |
Casting Department | |||
| Kimberly Graham | .... | casting associate | |
| Molly Moran | .... | extras casting (as Molly Bennett) | |
| Kia Warren | .... | casting intern | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Sonya M. Andonov | .... | wardrobe supervisor (as Sonya Andonov) | |
| Brooke Parr | .... | assistant wardrobe supervisor | |
| Brooke Styles | .... | costumer | |
| Kia Warren | .... | costumer | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Marc Brown | .... | film output: digital intermediate | |
| Bo Lee | .... | second assistant editor | |
| Christopher Pensiero | .... | first assistant editor | |
| Ken Rubenfeld | .... | colorist (as Kenny Rubenfeld) | |
| Martin Zeichner | .... | production telecine | |
Music Department | |||
| Paul Hsu | .... | music editor | |
| Robin Urdang | .... | music supervisor | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Zachary Henderson | .... | driver: grip/electric | |
Thanks | |||
| Steven Gorelick | .... | special thanks | |
| Anne Hubbell | .... | huge thanks | |
Production Companies
- Serenade Films
- Canary Films
- Echo Lake Productions (I) (in association with)
- Alfa Films (2007) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Films (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- IFC Films (2006) (USA) (theatrical)
- Lionsgate (2005) (UK) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (UK) (DVD)
- CMV Laservision (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Evolution Entertainment (2009) (Switzerland) (DVD)
- Fortissimo Films (2006) (worldwide) (all media)
- Future Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Genius Products (2006) (USA) (DVD)
- Independent Film Channel (IFC) (2006) (USA) (all media)
- Maple Pictures (2006) (Canada) (all media)
- Schröder Media (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Drew Jiritano Special Effects (special effects)
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services insurance (as AON/Albert G. Ruben)
- All Car Rent A Car transportation provided by (as All Car Rent-A-Car)
- Avis Rent-a-Car transportation provided by (as Avis Car Rental)
- Black Dog Jib Productions jib operation
- Cafgé Budapest Ensemble, The original score performed by
- Camera Service Center cameras and lenses provided by
- Chinagraph editing facility
- City National Bank production bank
- Courier Car Rental transportation provided by (as Courier Car Rentals)
- Dig-It Audio audio post facility (as Dig It Audio Inc.)
- Dig-It Audio sound (as Dig It Audio Inc.)
- Fastlights.com grip and lighting provided by (as Fastlights Inc.)
- Fortissimo Films world sales
- Image Group Post dailies provided by
- Kaufman Astoria Studios grip and lighting provided by
- La Folie Studio original score recorded and mixed at (as La Fiolie Studio Paris)
- Lab at Moving Images, The lab services
- Media Services Payments Plus payroll services (as Media Services)
- O'Melveny & Myers legal services
- Paradise Splash Grapevine catering
- Paramount Lighting grip and lighting provided by
- Penske Truck Leasing transportation provided by
- Plasschaert & Associates risk management
- PostWorks, The Lab processing
- Silvercup Studios grip and lighting provided by
- Thomas Cestare generator provided by
- Villa Roberto catering
- Xeno Lights generator provided by (as Xeno Lights)
Additional Details
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MPAA:
Rated R for some violence and sexual content involving minors, and for language
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
Chile:90 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | USA:94 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Certification:
USA:R | UK:15 | Sweden:11 | Ireland:15A | Portugal:M/12 | Finland:K-11 | Australia:MA | Argentina:16 | Germany:16 | Mexico:B | Singapore:NC-16
Filming Locations:
Company:
Did You Know?
Goofs:
Continuity: Jacob's birthmark changes in location, size, and color throughout the movie.See more »
Quotes:
Gus Maitland:You're going to like Dr. Chuang. This is only my second session. She's really good.
Malee Chuang:I'm not a patient, I'm her daughter.
[lifts her veil]
Gus Maitland:Oh yeah. Ah, I see the resemblance.
Malee Chuang:Are you trying to make me sick?
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Malee Chuang:I'm not a patient, I'm her daughter.
[lifts her veil]
Gus Maitland:Oh yeah. Ah, I see the resemblance.
Malee Chuang:Are you trying to make me sick?
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Movie Connections:
References Friday the 13th (1980)See more »
Soundtrack:
Ocean StateSee more »
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Michael Cuesta (who previously directed the slick and grotesquely controversial "L.I.E" and is currently one of the masterminds behind Showtime's wildly entertaining and grotesque "Dexter") treads some very dangerous ground with "Twelve and Holding." Working with a solid script focusing on how three best friends cope with the accidental death of another friend (the more popular twin brother of one of the protagonists), he presents pre-adolescent characters with the psychologically complex motives of adults and we witness their pratfalls, tragedies, and heart wrenching moments in a the same type of voyeuristic manner usually reserved for more mature characters and audiences. Elements of classics like "Stand by Me" keep the film grounded even as some of the plot developments get a bit far-fetched.
The acting is a huge plus here, with Annabella Sciora (getting more and more enchanting and beautiful with age), Jayne Atkinson (brutal, honest, and gut-wrenching as the grieving mother of the dead child), and Connor Donovan (in duel leads as the dead boy and his conflicted twin brother) highlighting the excellent ensemble. Cuesta's surprisingly subtle direction somehow manages to avoid both the salacious tendencies of a Larry Clark film and the annoyingly overt quirkiness of similarly themed films like "Me and You and Everyone we Know" to deliver a profound and perplexing tale of coming-of-age, revenge and loneliness.