Dakota Skye (2008)

For as long as she could remember, Dakota Skye has been cursed with a super power. She has the ability to see the truth in any lie she hears. From small, harmless white lies, to the more ... See full summary »

Director:

John Humber

Writer:

Chad J. Shonk

Stars:

Scott F. Anderson, Matt Baker, Eileen April Boylan

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scott F. Anderson	...	Casey (as Scott Anderson)
Matt Baker	...	History Teacher
Eileen April Boylan	...	Dakota Skye
Laci Couts	...	Female Teacher (as Laci Buzzelli)
Calico Cooper	...	Heather
Evan Cuthbert	...	Nerd
Bay Dariz	...	Jacob
Lori Decker	...	Sarah
Zacry Fox	...	Dan
Dominique Generaux	...	Beth
J.B. Ghuman Jr.	...	Kevin Miles
Lou Grande	...	Terry
Destiny Hyden	...	Denise
Brielle Montoya	...	Dakota - 10 / 12 yrs old
Kassidy Muller	...	Dakota - 6 years old

Storyline

For as long as she could remember, Dakota Skye has been cursed with a super power. She has the ability to see the truth in any lie she hears. From small, harmless white lies, to the more devious kind, they have come from the people that she should trust the most; her family, friends and teachers. These lies have snowballed, leading to her becoming bitter and apathetic towards the world around her. Now seventeen, Dakota just watches the world happen around her, unmotivated to join it. She has a boyfriend who plays in a semi-popular local rock band and her best friend from childhood, but finds little joy in her own life. One day, Jonah comes into town. It only takes a few days before Dakota notices something about him that sets him apart from the other people in her life. He doesn't lie. Through her friendship with Jonah, her eyes are opened to the world around her and she sees that there is something out there more than all the lies. There is a possibility of something different... ...

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Plot Keywords:

lie | rock band | duet | classroom | cigarette smoking | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexuality and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

official MySpace page for DAKOTA SKYE

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 March 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Desert Skye Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Dakota walks into class and falls asleep at her desk, she is only wearing two black and pink bracelets. In the next scene when she is being picked up from school she is suddenly also wearing a few blue bracelets.

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Quotes

Jonah Moreno: You know eventually we are gonna have to quit dreaming this dream?
Dakota Skye: Not right now...

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Soundtracks

"My Heart Beats More Slowly"
Written by Bay Dariz
Performed by Bay Dariz, J.B. Ghuman Jr., and Rob Whalen

User Reviews

Amazing film and that's no lie.

You've already read the synopsis from the other reviews, so I'll spare you that. Just let me tell you that I stumbled across this film not knowing what to expect and within the first minute, I was pulled in and it never let go.

I am definitely not it's intended demo (50 year old male), but I do appreciate good cinema, especially the "indie" efforts. Granted, many of such films can be arduous at best, but not Dakota Skye. The actors all gave stellar performances in a very natural way. You never felt as if you were watching a production, but rather it was if you floated down into their lives for a couple of hours. That's why I watch movies.

Highly recommended. Please give this movie some good word of mouth. It truly deserves it.