Playing House (TV 2006)

A young, ambitious editor finds out she's pregnant just as she lands her big break.

Director:

Kelly Makin

Writers:

M.A. Lovretta (screenplay), Patricia Pearson (story)

Stars:

Joanne Kelly, Lucas Bryant, Colin Ferguson

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joanne Kelly	...	Frannie Mackenzie
Lucas Bryant	...	Calvin Puddie
Colin Ferguson	...	Michael Tate
Michael Murphy	...	Hubbard
Rosemary Dunsmore	...	Madeline
Damir Andrei	...	John
Kristin Lehman	...	Marina
Janet van de Graaf	...	Ellie
Dorion Davis	...	Venia
Richard Clarkin	...	Richard
Renee Percy	...	Sandy
Mitchell Nye	...	Casey
Samantha Romando	...	April
Flossie McKnight	...	Dr. Nandu (as Araxi Arslanian)
Mario Romano	...	Doctor

Storyline

Frances Mackenzie is a Canadian junior copy editor in New York, but lands the account of her favorite author, Michael Tate, who finds her honesty fascinating. Just after her boyfriend Calvin Puddie started a six month tour as a jazz musician, she learns to be pregnant. Having neglected to prolong her visa, Frannie is stuck with her parents in Canada after a visit. Just when she started to despair, Calvin returns and proves a wonderfully supportive father, both before and after the birth of their son, but leaves when she fails to affirm being in love...

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Plot Keywords:

canada | canadian expatriate | motherhood | new york city | manhattan new york city | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

CTV [ca]

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 2006 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Une mère à l'épreuve

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blueprint Entertainment, CTV Television Network, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"I Don't Want to Go Home"
Written by Todd Hunter
Performed by Todd Hunter Band

User Reviews

A tale reflecting reality

A very touching movie! Although the whole story does feel like a tale, it does reflect certain aspects of the real life, such as how we sometimes get lost in our life and make a tour that may take months to years before realize what we really want. The difference between a comedy and real life is that in real life if we miss something by mistake we can rarely find it back, whereas in a movie things will happen as you wish eventually. The movie leads us to think more about cherishing what life has granted and to think at least twice before we say something, which may cause permanent damage in the real life. In any case, the acting of both the actress and the actor is excellent! I really couldn't help bursting into tears at the end of the movie. I recommend everyone to watch it. By the way, as a girl I think Lucas Bryant (Calvin) is really sexy! :)