Racing Daylight (2007)

Sadie thinks she's going insane. Edmund is sure he's being haunted. And Henry, well Henry's just racing daylight.

Director:

Nicole Quinn

Writer:

Nicole Quinn

Stars:

Melissa Leo, Jason Downs, Le Clanché du Rand

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Melissa Leo	...	Sadie / Anna
Jason Downs	...	Edmund / Billy Palmer
Le Clanché du Rand	...	Grandma / Oneida (as Leclanche Durand)
David Strathairn	...	Henry / Harry
Emilie Ruscoe	...	Coed
Giancarlo Esposito	...	Fred / Drifter
Sigrid Heath	...	Violet Stokes
John Seidman	...	Busy-Body / Troll-Man
Denny Dillon	...	Gossip / Religious Wife
Sabrina Lloyd	...	Vicky Palmer / Helly
David Smilow	...	Confederate Captain / Cedarsville Resident
Davis Hall	...	Doctor
Matt Kehoe	...	Specialist
Shelley Wyant	...	Henry's Mother
Nicole Quinn	...	Prehistoric Woman

Storyline

Sadie thinks she's going insane. Edmund is sure he's being haunted. And Henry, well Henry's just racing daylight.

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Taglines:

What happens when time collides?

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 July 2007 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$550,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Watershed Works, Blue Barn Productions, Dogo Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Fascinatingly weird journey

I, too, registered with IMDb so I could respond to the first reviewer's analysis. With all due respect, I think this person misunderstood the film. I found this movie to be delightfully quirky--just like the main character. And that's the point of the film. The plot is as fragmented and schizophrenic as she is. If you are looking for a traditional story with a linear plot, this isn't it. But if you can do as the character herself suggests--let yourself go and enjoy the insanity--it is terrific. It's really not that hard to follow the plot. I like the fact that the story is told from different perspectives that are all linked through their own insanity and eccentricities. And maybe "insanity" is too strong a word here. All of us are weird/crazy in our own way, and I think that's what the film is trying to say. It is a funny, poignant, witty glimpse into the odd life of an odd woman. And in the end, all the pieces come together and make sense...mostly. Sure, there are some unanswered questions and ambiguity. But isn't that just like real life? It's not a 10, but it is worth seeing.