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Universal Signs

  • 20082008
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Universal Signs (2008)
  • Drama
After his fiancée's daughter dies while in his care, a deaf man shuts himself off from the world. Haunted by memories, it is only through new friendship that he can learn to forgive, love, a... Read allAfter his fiancée's daughter dies while in his care, a deaf man shuts himself off from the world. Haunted by memories, it is only through new friendship that he can learn to forgive, love, and reconnect.After his fiancée's daughter dies while in his care, a deaf man shuts himself off from the world. Haunted by memories, it is only through new friendship that he can learn to forgive, love, and reconnect.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
146
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  • Director
    • Ann Calamia
  • Writer
    • Ann Calamia
  • Stars
    • Anthony Natale
    • Sabrina Lloyd
    • Lupe Ontiveros
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ann Calamia
  • Writer
    • Ann Calamia
  • Stars
    • Anthony Natale
    • Sabrina Lloyd
    • Lupe Ontiveros
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    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Ashlyn Sanchez in Universal Signs (2008)
    Anthony Natale in Universal Signs (2008)
    Sabrina Lloyd and Anthony Natale in Universal Signs (2008)
    Sabrina Lloyd and Anthony Natale in Universal Signs (2008)
    Margot Kidder in Universal Signs (2008)
    Aimee Garcia and Lupe Ontiveros in Universal Signs (2008)
    Robert Picardo and Anthony Natale in Universal Signs (2008)
    Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur in Universal Signs (2008)
    Sabrina Lloyd and Anthony Natale in Universal Signs (2008)
    Anthony Natale in Universal Signs (2008)
    Sabrina Lloyd and Anthony Natale in Universal Signs (2008)

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    Anthony Natale
    Anthony Natale
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Sabrina Lloyd
    Sabrina Lloyd
    • Maryas Mary
    Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros
    • Claireas Claire
    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Rose Callahanas Rose Callahan
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Father Joeas Father Joe
    Aimee Garcia
    Aimee Garcia
    • Trishas Trish
    Robert Hogan
    Robert Hogan
    • Mr. Callahanas Mr. Callahan
    Troy Kotsur
    Troy Kotsur
    • Chrisas Chris
    Deanne Bray
    Deanne Bray
    • Natalieas Natalie
    Ashlyn Sanchez
    Ashlyn Sanchez
    • Katieas Katie
    Robert DeMayo
    Robert DeMayo
    • The Peddleras The Peddler
    Barbara Bradley
    • Sister Margaretas Sister Margaret
    Angus Campbell
    • Seanas Sean
    Daniella Canterman
    • Carissaas Carissa
    Deanna Canterman
    • Larissaas Larissa
    Katherine Catanakis
    Katherine Catanakis
    • Office Girl #2as Office Girl #2
    Brian T. Delaney
    Brian T. Delaney
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Jared Michael Delaney
    Jared Michael Delaney
    • Delivery Manas Delivery Man
    • (as Jared Delaney)
    • Director
      • Ann Calamia
    • Writer
      • Ann Calamia
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    Storyline

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    After his fiancée's daughter dies while in his care, a deaf man shuts himself off from the world. Haunted by memories, it is only through new friendship that he can learn to forgive, love, and reconnect.
    • love
    • friendship
    • death
    • male female relationship
    • university
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      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      Sabrina Lloyd took both private and group sign language classes for three months to prepare for her role as Mary Callahan. She not only learned her character's lines in sign language, but also the male lead's lines in order to best perform her role.

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    10/10
    Universal Signs is groundbreaking and thought-provoking, beautiful and touching, hopeful and inspiring.
    Universal Signs is groundbreaking and thought-provoking, beautiful and touching, hopeful and inspiring. The audience response was exciting and interesting. (Loved the question/answer session afterward!) We were mesmerized. At times we were so drawn into the film that we thought the actors were audibly speaking rather than signing. Director Ann Calamia and the cinematographer captured the emotions beautifully. We feel like we can understand a little more what it must be like to be deaf. We would love the opportunity to see Universal Signs again to be able to delve into all the symbolism it contains. Hopefully, it will be in theaters soon for all to appreciate!
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    • rlrb
    • May 19, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • American Sign Language
    • Filming locations
      • Drexel University - 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Signs Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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