Well-crafted indie film that touches on some difficult subject matter in a memorable and effective way. Not an easy watch and it starts out a little slow to be honest... but I'm glad I stuck with it to see how the story progressed because it had more layers than I expected. Story kept me engaged, direction and camerawork were great, and the entire cast was on point, especially the two younger leads who were at the heart of the film. Not to mention Michael Ironside featured in such an unexpected role. Worth a look.
Plot summary
Nearly a decade after a tragic accident costs a young man his life, his sister and best friend are still peeling back the layers of grief and guilt that come with being left behind. David (Ansbach) has returned to his small town to try and sort through the decisions he needs to make in order to move on to the next stage of his life. Meanwhile, Amanda (Kalomiris) who stayed in their small town, has also been unable to move forward for entirely different reasons. Feeling trapped under the weight of her parents' grief, she also can't escape the stigma that ties her to the tragedy that turned their small town upside down. Skipping Stones deftly and beautifully explores the myriad layers of grief that come while healing from a life-altering catastrophe.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
Director
Top cast
Michael Ironside as Mr. Travers
Daniel Hugh Kelly as Mr. McDowell
Chase Masterson as Mrs. McDowell
Patricia Charbonneau as Mrs. Travers
Tech specs
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU 1.08 GB
1280*672
English 2.0
NR
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An small budget film worth watching
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A true emotional and gut wrenching story.
A true emotional and gut wrenching story... This a film about six emotionally broken people that are all trying their best to come to terms after a tragic accident from year earlier. The two lead actors will pull you in and really never let you go... Even after the film ends, you will think about those two people.
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Poignant tale of delayed grief and redemption
Newcomers work with seasoned actors to create a compelling story of grief and redemption. A difficult subject but important story to tell. Worth watching.