Foreverland (2011)

A young man with cystic fibrosis, along with the sister of a fallen friend, goes in search of a legendary healing shrine in Mexico.

Director:

Max McGuire

Writers:

Max McGuire (story), Shawn Riopelle (screenplay)

Stars:

Max Thieriot, Juliette Lewis, Sarah Wayne Callies

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Max Thieriot	...	Will Rankin
Juliette Lewis	...	Vicky
Sarah Wayne Callies	...	Fran
Thomas Dekker	...	Bobby
Matt Frewer	...	Mr. Steadman
Demián Bichir	...	Salvador
Laurence Leboeuf	...	Hannah Crane
Gary Farmer	...	Moe
Miriam Colon	...	Esperanza
Sarah Smyth	...	Penny
Jovanna Huguet
Chris Shields	...	Dr. Abissi
Douglas O'Keeffe	...	Carl
Peter Yunker	...	Ron Hodges
Barry Bowman	...	Priest

Storyline

William has cystic fibrosis and is struggling to live life to the fullest, choosing to spend his time shopping for coffins. After his friend Bobby dies, William finds himself in a lawyer's office trying to understand the ludicrous conditions Bobby put in his will. William is committed to driving Bobby's ashes to a healing shrine in Mexico. Along for the ride is Bobby's sister Hannah and a home-built car unlikely to go the distance. William and Hannah form a relationship along the Pacific Highway as William struggles with his declining health and the pair fight the obstacles in the path to a miracle.

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Plot Keywords:

mexico | shrine | cystic fibrosis | miracle | ashes | 

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Taglines:

Life is not about how you die, but how you live

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Vision Films [us]

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Baja Peninsula, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Siren Pictures, Foreverland Productions, Bron Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Penny: I really enjoyed your talk. Penny, pre-med.
Will Rankin: Thanks. William, pre-dead.

User Reviews

Small, powerful film

I saw this film recently and had the chance to meet the writer/director, Max McGuire, at the Bytowne cinema in Ottawa. It was a powerful film whose intensity sneaks up on you. The storyline was made more relevant that the director is living first-hand with CF.

It is a road trip picture with a twist at the end that I will not reveal. Unlike some other road films, it is entirely believable, including all of the characters the two leads meet along the way.

During the Q&A session after the film, it was interesting to hear about the five-year journey it took for the writer/director to complete this project. It is truly a labour of love, and this usually leads to the most worthwhile films for audiences.

It is a solid addition to the recent catalogue of sleeper Canadian films. I hope it finds an audience both here and abroad, and that this talented filmmaker will continue to evolve his craft.