Love Come Down (2000)

Two brothers in their early 20s, one black, one white, each the other's keeper since their family was torn apart by a decade old tragedy.

Director:

Clement Virgo

Writer:

Clement Virgo

Stars:

Larenz Tate, Deborah Cox, Martin Cummins

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Larenz Tate	...	Neville Carter
Deborah Cox	...	Niko Rosen
Martin Cummins	...	Matthew Carter
Rainbow Sun Francks	...	Julian
Peter Williams	...	Leon Carter
Jennifer Dale	...	Bea Rosen
Kenneth Welsh	...	Ira Rosen
Clark Johnson	...	Dean
Barbara Williams	...	Olive Carter
Sarah Polley	...	Sister Sarah
Naomi Gaskin	...	Ceanna
Travis Kyle Davis	...	Young Neville (as Travis Davis)
Jake LeDoux	...	Young Matthew (as Jake Le Doux)
Melville Jarrett	...	Young Julian
Jackie Laidlaw	...	Older Nun

Storyline

Two brothers in their early 20s, one black, one white, each the other's keeper since their family was torn apart by a decade old tragedy. Neville is a comedian struggling with his comedy, and his brother, Matthew, is a boxer consumed with the pleasure and pain of his skin. Neville becomes enchanted with Niko, a beguiling young singer who becomes entangled with him on his journey of self-discovery. With the support of their long-time friend Julian and Sister Sarah, a nun with a past, Neville and Matthew come to understand love in all its forms.

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Plot Keywords:

hairy chest | jumping rope | step brother step brother relationship | betrayal | burglary | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug use, some sexuality and violence

Did You Know?

Quotes

Leon Carter: The Machete cuts the cane and serves the justice.

User Reviews

A very absorbing film about a blended family.

I knew nothing about this film before I saw it on Black Starz, a pay channel on cable. I loved the way the director/writer mingled past and present in the film, revealing a family mystery and source of anguish to two brothers. The acting was superb. I am looking forward to more films by this writer/director. He is immensely talented and original. At times viseral and passionate, at times wispy and poetic, this was a work of great art.

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 August 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cris du coeur

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Conquering Lion Pictures, The Film Works, Victor Solnicki Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color