Ciao (2008)

Jeff is taking care of everything Mark left behind when he died in an accident. Mark was about to have a visitor, Andrea, an Italian guy he met online. Jeff and Andrea have the chance to share memories of the Mark they knew while getting to know each other.

Director:

Yen Tan

Writers:

Alessandro Calza, Yen Tan

Stars:

Adam Neal Smith, Alessandro Calza, Chuck Blaum

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adam Neal Smith	...	Jeff
Alessandro Calza	...	Andrea
Chuck Blaum	...	Mark (as Charles W. Blaum)
Ethel Lung	...	Lauren
John S. Boles	...	Mark's Father
Margaret Lake	...	Mark's Mother
Tiffany Vollmer	...	Doctor
Angela Gerardo	...	Airport Announcer / Author (voice)
Clementina Plasencia	...	Waitress
Carla Adami	...	Andrea's Mother (voice)
Shelley Fisher	...	Newscaster (voice) (as Shelley Altman)
Autumn Antal	...	Newscaster (voice)
Fred Stoverink	...	Newscaster (voice) (as Frederick Anthony)
Myrtle Andrews	...	Airport Passenger
Cole D. Croghan	...	Airport Passenger

Storyline

Jeff is taking care of everything Mark left behind when he died in an accident. Mark was about to have a visitor, Andrea, an Italian guy he met online. Jeff and Andrea have the chance to share memories of the Mark they knew while getting to know each other.

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Plot Keywords:

gay interest | sleeping pill | queer cinema | profanity | gay lead character | 

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Taglines:

Chaque fin est un nouveau début (Every end is a new beginning)

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for langage including sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alessandro Calza, who portrays Andrea, a graphic designer, is also a graphic designer in real life, and is also credited as a graphic designer on this film.

User Reviews

Heartwrenchingly Subtle - Beautiful

This was a wonderfully subtle film. Although primarily focusing on Jeff and Andrea, there was always a powerful third character present- the overwhelming and mind-numbing grief both men felt for Mark.

That grief was practically tangible throughout the entire film and I think those that enjoyed the film recognize that. And to those that say that the film felt disjointed and stilted, I say that it was a perfect expression of that intense grief.

I liked the fact the fact that they (Andrea and Jeff) became intimate the way they did, it was sensual and plausible and more meaningful than any sort of a trope hookup. The minimalist music was fantastic and again, the stretches of absolute silence in the film added to the sensation of grief and loss. The ending worked for me as well, giving both men the reminder that there is a future without Mark, and that just maybe that future could include each other.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian Mandarin Spanish

Release Date:

30 March 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Adeus

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,672, 7 December 2008

Gross USA:

$49,494

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$49,494

Company Credits

Production Co:

Unauthorized Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1