Princes in Exile (1990)

Diagnosed as having a brain tumor, seventeen-year-old Ryan is angrily resigned to the fact that he may not live to see another year. With time running out, he clings to two goals: ... See full summary »

Director:

Giles Walker

Writers:

Joe Wiesenfeld (screenplay by), Mark Schreiber (based on the novel by: "Princes In Exile")

Stars:

Zachary Ansley, Nicholas Shields, Stacie Mistysyn

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Zachary Ansley	...	Ryan Rafferty
Nicholas Shields	...	Robert
Stacie Mistysyn	...	Holly
Chuck Shamata	...	Dr. Merritt
Andrea Roth	...	Marlene
Gordon Michael Woolvett	...	Louis (as Gordon Woolvett)
Alexander Chapman	...	Gabriel
Andrew Miller	...	Tyler
John Fucile	...	Jason
Hrothgar Mathews	...	Rick
Casey Lawton	...	Todd
Ron Lea	...	Dr. Kattenberg
Ethan Tobman	...	Neil
Bronwen Mantel	...	Sarah
Tony Munch	...	Swim Instructor

Storyline

Diagnosed as having a brain tumor, seventeen-year-old Ryan is angrily resigned to the fact that he may not live to see another year. With time running out, he clings to two goals: publishing his journal and losing his virginity. But as Ryan finds fresh strength from his new friends' optimism and defiant refusal to surrender to cancer, his perspective changes.

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Plot Keywords:

journal | brain tumor | cancer | low budget film | self pity | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

NFB (english) [Canada]

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 November 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

L'Eté de mes 17 ans

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinépix, National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Brilliant!

This is perhaps the best TV movie ever made! The acting is excellent. It is a very moving story. A must-see!