The Things We Carry (2009)

When her drug-addict mother dies, Emmie returns home, traveling through the underbelly of suburbia looking for a package her mother has left behind, reconnecting with her estranged sister, Eve, along the way.

Director:

Ian McCrudden

Writer:

Alyssa Lobit

Stars:

Alyssa Lobit, Catherine Kresge, Alexis Rhee

7 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alyssa Lobit	...	Emmie
Catherine Kresge	...	Eve
Alexis Rhee	...	Sunny
Daniel Zacapa	...	Leslie
Ilene Graff	...	Kim
Rob Moran	...	Steven
Jennifer Blanc-Biehn	...	Beth (as Jennifer Blanc)
Frank Merino	...	Jose
Marshall Manesh	...	Manager
Johnny Whitworth	...	Jeremiah
Tonya Kay	...	Samara
Austin Basis	...	Jake
Josh Pence	...	Lance (as Joshua Pence)
Tria Xiong	...	Ma Lee
Angela Oh	...	Dr. Park

Storyline

When her drug-addict mother dies, Emmie returns home, traveling through the underbelly of suburbia looking for a package her mother has left behind, reconnecting with her estranged sister, Eve, along the way.

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Plot Keywords:

sister sister relationship | san fernando valley california | eurasian | independent film | 

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Taglines:

the key to moving forward lies in the past

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie is inspired by a personal story. Writer and Actress Alyssa Lobit chose the name "Emmie" for the lead character she played as a tongue-in-cheek way of revealing this: Spoken aloud, "Emmie" is M-E, or "me".

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Soundtracks

Are You Sure
Written by Josh Rifkin
Performed by Josh Rifkin

User Reviews

Great film made by two sisters

As a psychiatrist, so often I see patients who remain stuck in the trauma of their family. The very existence of this fascinating and moving film--made by two sisters whose mother struggled with drug addiction--demonstrates the transformative power of art. That the Lobit sisters worked together to write, produce, and have one of them star in this movie is a testament to their talent. The film stands on its own as a great story, but it was especially inspiring to see the filmmakers together answering questions after the Wisconsin Film Festival and to learn that although the film wasn't entirely autobiographical, it does in many ways represent their own triumph over hardship.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 2009 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lobit Sisters Productions, The Things We Carry

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Color:

Color