Imagination (2007)

Dr. Reineger is a child neuro-psychologist who has become confident that the twin Anna has a form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome, rendering her unable to cope with reality. As for her... See full summary »

Director:

Eric Leiser

Writer:

Eric Leiser

Stars:

Ed K. Gildersleeve, Nikki Haddad, Jessi Haddad

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ed K. Gildersleeve	...	Dr. Reineger
Nikki Haddad	...	Anna Woodruff
Jessi Haddad	...	Sarah Woodruff
Courtney Sanford	...	Janice Woodruff
Travis Poelle	...	Roland Woodruff
Anthony Caraday	...	Young Doctor Reineger
Bob Gerlach	...	Pastor Bob
Laura Leiser	...	Receptionist
Kevin Le	...	Kevin
John Le	...	John
Jason Byrne	...	Search party
Laina Kim	...	Funeral attendee / search party
Sebastian Brown	...	Search party
Burton Bush	...	Funeral attendee
Melissa Haddad	...	Funeral attendee

Storyline

Dr. Reineger is a child neuro-psychologist who has become confident that the twin Anna has a form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome, rendering her unable to cope with reality. As for her blind sister, Sarah, the Doctor cannot say for sure why her visions map so closely to Anna's. At home, their father leaves the family. To escape the pain, the girls sink deeper and deeper into their imaginations. When a major earthquake takes their mother's life, Reineger is left with helping the now-orphaned twins cope, while at the same time dealing with his own struggle concerning the girls' prophetic visions. The girls escape the institution. The subsequent search party can't track them. Have they indeed transcended the physical realm?

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Plot Keywords:

twins | autism | asperger's syndrome | imagination | part live action | 

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Taglines:

Twin girls overcome physical limitations to learn the secrets of heaven and nature.

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Genres:

Animation | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$110,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Albino Fawn Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Sarah Woodruff: But the fawn makes everything so clear!
Anna Woodruff: Of course it does, but mom and dad can't see. They forgot what it means to dream. They use our disabilities as an excuse not to believe.

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Connections

References Eclectic Shorts by Eric Leiser (2004)

User Reviews

Intricate mystery revolving around, and beyond, imagination

I was privileged to be able to enjoy this beautifully crafted film, screened at Aarhus Festival of Independent Arts in Denmark.

The story begins and revolves around the enigmatic twins, Anna and Sarah, whose parents contact Dr. Reineger to conduct a research regarding visions they see. A big part of the film is animated, mostly with stop-motion technique, by Eric Leiser, which combined with the absolutely terrific atmospheric score by Jeffrey Leiser creates an unique viewing pleasure. These imagination scenes are also often the force that further allows the unfolding of the multi-layered plot.

I was amazed by the animation and music alone, but on top of that, director Leiser has also created an enjoyable viewing experience, which I hope will meet many many audience members in the future.

Warmly recommended!