Random Passage 

This film follows a courageous woman's journey from servitude in England to the harsh life of Outport Newfoundland. Along the way she endures many hardships, including attempted rape and ... See full summary »

Stars:

Colm Meaney, Aoife McMahon, Deborah Pollitt

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Colm Meaney	...	Thomas Hutchings 2 episodes, 2002
Aoife McMahon	...	Mary 'Bundle' Keane 2 episodes, 2002
Deborah Pollitt	...	Lavinia Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Daniel Payne	...	Ned Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Brenda Devine	...	Jennie Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Ruth Lawrence	...	Hazel Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Darragh Kelly	...	Tim Toope 2 episodes, 2002
Mike Daly	...	Ben Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Mary-Lynn Bernard	...	Sarah Vincent 2 episodes, 2002
Michelle Rex	...	Meg Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Philip Dinn	...	Josh Vincent 2 episodes, 2002
Mary Walsh	...	Mrs. Armstrong 2 episodes, 2002
Andy Jones	...	Mr. Armstrong 2 episodes, 2002
Des Walsh	...	Captain Brennan 2 episodes, 2002
Andrew Younghusband	...	Matt Escott 2 episodes, 2002
Jessica Paré	...	Annie Vincent (Age 15) 2 episodes, 2002
Kevin Lewis	...	Ezra Vincent 2 episodes, 2002
Geraldine Hollett	...	Patience Andrews (Age 15) 2 episodes, 2002
Andrew Vokey	...	Joe Vincent (Age 18) 2 episodes, 2002
Michael Sapieha	...	Frank Norris 2 episodes, 2002
Céline Bonnier	...	Ida Norris 2 episodes, 2002
John Whalen	...	Angus Hounsell 2 episodes, 2002
Samantha Bannister	...	Young Patience 2 episodes, 2002
Tyson Bannister	...	Young Henry Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Rachel Basquel	...	Young Mary 2 episodes, 2002
Ryan Rajendra Black	...	Toma 2 episodes, 2002
Charlotte Bradley	...	Mrs. Elsworth 2 episodes, 2002
Eileen Byrne	...	Mrs. Brockwell 2 episodes, 2002
Ruben Canning-Finkel	...	Young Jacob Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Hannah-Jane Cole	...	Fanny (Ages 2-3) 2 episodes, 2002
Brendan Costello	...	Cart Driver 2 episodes, 2002
Brian de Salvo	...	Mr. Elsworth 2 episodes, 2002
Matthew Donovan	...	Young Isaac Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Darcy Fitzpatrick	...	Clerk 2 episodes, 2002
Don Foley	...	Male Resident #2 2 episodes, 2002
Stephen Fowlow	...	Isaac Andrews (Age 10) 2 episodes, 2002
Dora Johnson	...	Mrs. Spurrel 2 episodes, 2002
Elizabeth Johnson	...	Mrs. Bailey 2 episodes, 2002
Kathryn Johnson	...	Daughter Spurrel 2 episodes, 2002
Rocky Johnson	...	Mr. Spurrel 2 episodes, 2002
Zachary Johnson	...	Son Spurrel 2 episodes, 2002
Jimmy Keough	...	Male Resident #1 2 episodes, 2002
Mary Lewis	...	Mrs. Tim Toope 2 episodes, 2002
Emma Lowe	...	Una 2 episodes, 2002
Roger Maunder	...	Uniformed Officer #1 2 episodes, 2002
Bruce Miller	...	Mr. Bailey 2 episodes, 2002
Mary Murray	...	Hannah 2 episodes, 2002
Andre Noble	...	Isaac Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Sarah Power	...	Fanny 2 episodes, 2002
Julia Squires	...	Fanny (Age 6) 2 episodes, 2002
Kerry-Lynn Steele Nash	...	Emma Andrews (Age 11) 2 episodes, 2002
Nicole Underhay	...	Emma Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Derrick Verge	...	George Andrews 2 episodes, 2002
Dana Vey	...	Daughter Bailey 2 episodes, 2002
Danielle Vey	...	Young Annie Vincent 2 episodes, 2002
Kevin Vokey	...	Young Joe Vincent 2 episodes, 2002
Vincent Walsh	...	Uniformed Officer #2 2 episodes, 2002
Hilary Walters	...	Young Emma Andrews 2 episodes, 2002

Storyline

This film follows a courageous woman's journey from servitude in England to the harsh life of Outport Newfoundland. Along the way she endures many hardships, including attempted rape and being abandoned by the father of her child.

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Random Passage film set is currently maintained and operated by Cape Random Trust Inc., a not-for-profit registered charity organization. Interactive tours are offered of the site from mid-May through to the end of September.

User Reviews

"NEWFIE RACISM"

I watched the Random Passage saga and, yes, it was syrupy. There were two unfortunate things that stand out about it. Number one was that as much as they tried to portray the dire circumstances that many settlers in Newfoundland faced, the role played by the merchants was understated. They kept the people in a constant despair and debt in order to maintain their monopoly.

The second unfortunate was that Capt. Picard never came on the Holo-deck for even one scene!!!! I think that after the all the heart string pulling it would have made the over 4 hours of footage worth it. I would have been priceless if Jean-Luc would have stepped into the fishing stage and remarked "You're needed in Engineering."

That's about all except for the commentary on this site. The author mentioned the stereo-typing of the Irish and the "Newfies". Well guys, contrary to popular belief it's not a nice word. It was a slang term applied to us when the Americans had bases in Newfoundland during the second world war and it wasn't meant to be anymore flattering than "Kraut" or "Limey".

Details

Official Sites:

randompassage.tv [United States]

Country:

Canada Ireland

Release Date:

27 January 2002 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Random Passage

Filming Locations:

Trinity, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue Heaven Productions, Cité-Amérique, Full Works

Technical Specs

Runtime:

360 min

Color:

Color