Becoming Redwood (2012)

Redwood Forrest Hanson dreams that if he can beat Jack Nicklaus at the 1975 Masters of golf, he'll reunite his parents forever.

Director:

Jesse James Miller

Writer:

Jesse James Miller

Stars:

Ryan Grantham, Jennifer Copping, Chad Willett

4 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ryan Grantham	...	Redwood
Jennifer Copping	...	Jade
Chad Willett	...	Ethan
Derek Hamilton	...	Arnold
Scott Hylands	...	Earl
Viv Leacock	...	Ruben
Darcy Laurie	...	Jonno
Tyler Johnston	...	Josh
Joshua J. Ballard	...	Todd
Clive Holloway	...	Scoreboard Boy
Jason Bryden	...	Charlie Renfrew
Peter Flemming	...	Scott Melnachuk
Brent Stait	...	Border Guard
Joely Collins	...	Social Worker
Melody B. Choi	...	Ruby

Storyline

Redwood Forrest Hanson dreams that if he can beat Jack Nicklaus at the 1975 Masters of golf, he'll reunite his parents forever.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some drug content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 May 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Redwood diadala

Filming Locations:

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Storylab Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Color (ACES)

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Little Neutrino
Written by David Long
Performed by Klaatu
Published by Magentalane Music Ltd. (SOCAN)
Admin by Southern Music Pub Co. Canada Ltd.
Used Courtesy of EMI Canada for the world excluding Canada and Magentalane Music Limited for Canada

User Reviews

Something Went Wrong

Jesse James Miller wrote, directed, and edited this film. I don't know which part he did worse – but obviously the editing failed, and all together it seems that some writers should leave the directing to other people.

Ryan Grantham played the part of Redwood quite well – however, something went wrong – the chase after Jack Nichols game of golf became a haunting abnormality rather than a boy's way to dream. The whole cast was lack-luster; there was a general lack of charisma or stage presence. Derek Hamilton who played Arnold had the only part that was not fuzzy and was well cast. The film was wrapped in so much doom and gloom, yet did not extract any tears or feelings of empathy. The story had no clear message or direction. Living outside the law, dysfunctional family life…and suddenly everybody drives off to a brighter future. It simply did not cut the mustard.