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Till Human Voices Wake Us (2002)

Till Human Voices Wake Us (2002)
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Young adolescent Sam Franks (Lindley Joyner) spends his summers away from school with his physician father (Peter Curtin), whose schedule barely allows for quality father-son time. Therefore, Sam idles away most of his time with neighbor Maurie Lewis (Frank Gallacher) and Maurie's handicapped daughter Silvy (Brooke Harman), who also happens to be Sam's best friend. One night following a dance, Sam and Silvy kiss for the first time, and go down to the nearby river. As the two are lazily floating in the river and watching the night sky, Silvy disappears underwater and her body is never found. Several years afterwards, an adult Sam (Guy Pearce) -- who has gone on to become a psychiatry instructor -- journeys back to the same town for the funeral of his recently deceased father. While en route, Sam encounters Ruby (Helena Bonham Carter), a mysterious young woman he is forced to rescue from the same river that Silvy had disappeared in. After bringing Ruby to his father's house to calm her down after the incident, Sam begins to feel a strangely familiar comfortableness with her and the two begin to visit all of Sam's and Silvy's old stomping grounds. ~ Ryan Shriver, Rovi

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Starring:
Guy PearceHelena Bonham Carter, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Petroni
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Till Human Voices Wake Us

Young adolescent Sam Franks (Lindley Joyner) spends his summers away from school with his physician father (Peter Curtin), whose schedule barely allows for quality father-son time. Therefore, Sam idles away most of his time with neighbor Maurie Lewis (Frank Gallacher) and Maurie's handicapped daughter Silvy (Brooke Harman), who also happens to be Sam's best friend. One night following a dance, Sam and Silvy kiss for the first time, and go down to the nearby river. As the two are lazily floating in the river and watching the night sky, Silvy disappears underwater and her body is never found. Several years afterwards, an adult Sam (Guy Pearce) -- who has gone on to become a psychiatry instructor -- journeys back to the same town for the funeral of his recently deceased father. While en route, Sam encounters Ruby (Helena Bonham Carter), a mysterious young woman he is forced to rescue from the same river that Silvy had disappeared in. After bringing Ruby to his father's house to calm her down after the incident, Sam begins to feel a strangely familiar comfortableness with her and the two begin to visit all of Sam's and Silvy's old stomping grounds. ~ Ryan Shriver, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Petroni
Writer(s):
Michael Petroni
Producer(s):
David RedmanDean MurphyThomas Augsberger
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Shauna M.

    This movie was very sad and moving. I thought it was really interesting, not a snoozer at all.

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    Linda D.

    A young psychologyy professor travels back to his home upon hearing of his father's impending death. Upon arriving he is faced with a lot more than just burying his father, he must deal with his own buried memories. How this happens (or how he deals with it psychologically - you decide) is really clever and interesting; however the time shifting from his childhood to present (constant) I found annoying. Over-all though a dark film that moves along slowly it held my interest till the end. Guy Pearce's performance was a little dull for me but Helena Bonham Carter was wonderful to watch.

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    Daniel B.

    A most poetic and touching reverie about love and loss and hope. Not for those who want violence and car crashes and explosions and foul language. Only for those who have regard for introspective and thoughtful film making at its best.

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