Conceived, written and shot in Newfoundland, this study in grief and adolescent longing is a sure sign of local filmmaker Adriana Magg's huge potential. The plot centers on Crystal Janes, a young girl with an odd relationship to her dead brother. Typically moody and self absorbed, Crystal is nonetheless sensitive and smart. Growing up is hard enough in average families, let alone one still working through its grief and guilt. A strong performance by Marthe Bernard as Crystal helps to anchor the story in a strong sense of realism, ghostly presences and all.
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Marthe Bernard
Crystal
Known for
Below
Maudie
Johnny Aylward
Mary-Lynn Bernard
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Steve Cochrane
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John W. Doyle
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Secret Nation
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Mack Furlong
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Hold Fast
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Joel Thomas Hynes
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Orphan Black
Below
Declan Maunder
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Colic
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Baptiste Neis
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Swallowed
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Ivor Sharp
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Miles Sharp
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Percy Hynes White
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Wednesday
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Adriana Maggs Director · Justin Simms Cinematographer Charlotte Reid Costume designer
First release January 1, 2004 · Produced in Canada
Production
NIFCO
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Canada
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
Canada · January 1, 2004
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No release date listed for United States.
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