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The Secret Friend

  • 20102010
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 15m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
635
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The Secret Friend (2010)
  • Short
  • Comedy
  • Drama
A reclusive, elderly widow, living alone in the city, begins a mysterious friendship with a silent caller.A reclusive, elderly widow, living alone in the city, begins a mysterious friendship with a silent caller.A reclusive, elderly widow, living alone in the city, begins a mysterious friendship with a silent caller.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
635
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Flavio Alves
  • Writers
    • Flavio Alves(screenplay)
    • João Silvério Trevisan(short story)
  • Stars
    • Viola Harris
    • Beau Hauser
    • Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Flavio Alves
  • Writers
    • Flavio Alves(screenplay)
    • João Silvério Trevisan(short story)
  • Stars
    • Viola Harris
    • Beau Hauser
    • Siobhan Fallon Hogan
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    • 5User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 8 nominations

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    Viola Harris as a stunned Anna Marshall during filming of The Secret Friend
    The Secret Friend cast at its premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
    Director Flavio Alves on set with star Viola Harris
    Director Flavio Alves speaks at a Filmmakers' Panel at the Savannah Film Festival
    The director, Flavio Alves, speaking at the Las Vegas International Film Festival (July 2011).
    Richard Scott and Viola Harris during filming of The Secret Friend
    Siobhan Fallon as Julia during filming of The Secret Friend
    The Secret Friend official poster.

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    Viola Harris
    Viola Harris
    • Anna Marshallas Anna Marshall
    Beau Hauser
    • Street Reporteras Street Reporter
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Julieas Julie
    Jerry Jaffe
    Jerry Jaffe
    • The Secret Friendas The Secret Friend
    • (voice)
    Richard Scott
    • Telephone Company Manageras Telephone Company Manager
    Melvin Shrebnick
    • Old Manas Old Man
    • Director
      • Flavio Alves
    • Writers
      • Flavio Alves(screenplay)
      • João Silvério Trevisan(short story)
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    • Trivia
      Had its World Premier at the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival on June 27, 2010 where it was chosen as Best of the Fest.
    • Quotes

      Anna Marshall: Hi Julie. How nice of you to come.

      Julie: Hi, Mrs. Marshall. Just thought I'd stop by and see how you're doing. May I come in?

      Anna Marshall: Of course, sweetheart.

      Julie: I want to stop by because I haven't seen you since Mr. Marshall... and anyway, so I thought I'd make you this carrot cake last night, and it was so funny, because my kids kept trying to eat it, so I think it's probably pretty good.

      Anna Marshall: That's really sweet of you. You didn't have to.

      Julie: Oh, well.

      Anna Marshall: Please, sit down.

      Julie: Thank you.

      Anna Marshall: I've just made a fresh pot of tea. I'll be just a minute.

      Julie: That'd be great, thank you.

    • Soundtracks
      My Secret Friend
      Written and Performed by Jack Woodbridge

      Courtesy of Woodsman Music

    User reviews5

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    Top review
    Thought provoking beautiful film
    Rarely we see script, acting and directing all go hand in hand and this short film is a perfect example. Kudos to Viola Harris for the brilliant portrayal as Anna. This film clearly shows how the society sees and treats the older people. Smiled at many parts and got teary at the end. Made me think about the elderly and their feelings. Eager to read the short story now.

    Cinematography and music supports the story than overpowering it. Great film. A very touching story. The team should be proud. I recommend you see it! What is your next film Alves?

    My rating: 10/10
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    • Sep 28, 2012

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    • Is this short film based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Тайный друг
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Queens Pictures
      • Factor 8
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    • Budget
      • $50,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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