Hope Springs Eternal (film)
| Hope Springs Eternal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jack C. Newell |
| Written by | Stephanie Mickus |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Peter Biagi |
| Edited by | David Zimmerman |
| Music by | Jay Vincent |
Production company | Gylden Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hope Springs Eternal is a 2018 indie comedy film directed by Jack C. Newell.[1][2][3] It was the debut script for writer Stephanie Mickus.[4] The movie was filmed in Chicago, with scenes in the neighborhoods of River Forest and Arlington Heights.[2] Production offices were set up in a house that would later be demolished in Deerfield, Illinois.[2] Some of the "mean girls" in the film are played by members of the pop band Cimorelli. The film was released on iTunes.[5]
Plot
Hope Gracin is an 18 year old girl who has had cancer since she was 12. Hope has taken advantage of the sympathy and special treatment she receives because of her illness.[6][3] She has an Australian boyfriend, Kai, whom she met on a Make-A-Wish trip.[6] Later, Hope finds out that her cancer is in remission and has to learn to navigate the world without special treatment.[3] In response, she lies about her treatment hoping that things will not change.[6][7]
Cast
- Mia Rose Frampton as Hope Gracin
- Beth Lacke as Dolores Gracin
- Stony Blyden as Seth Grass
- Juliette Angelo as Sarah Handleman
- Lauren Giraldo as Zoe Montoya
- Beau Brooks as Kai Walker
- Pej Vahdat as Mr. Garner
- Kate Rachesky as Mildred
- Tim Kazurinsky as Mr. Burda
- LaRoyce Hawkins as Mr. Baser
References
- ^ "Hope Springs Eternal". India Times. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ a b c Metz, Nina. "Indie cancer dramedy starring Peter Frampton's daughter begins filming in Deerfield, north suburbs". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ a b c Walsh, Katie. "Review: Mia Rose Frampton shows the way but sickly sweet 'Hope Springs Eternal' lacks energy". LA Times. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ Scheck, Frank (August 10, 2018). "'Hope Springs Eternal': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "In theaters this week: 'Dog Days,' 'The Meg,' 'BlacKkKlansman,' 'Slender Man'". Tampa Bay Times. August 8, 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ a b c Boone, John. "Hope Lies About Her Cancer and Gets a Boyfriend in 'Hope Springs Eternal' Clip (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ Cranswick, Amie. "Teen drama Hope Springs Eternal gets a poster and trailer". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
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