That Beautiful Somewhere
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That Beautiful Somewhere is a Canadian feature film
written, directed
and produced by Robert Budreau, produced by Ian Murray and executive produced by Bill Plumstead for Loon Film Inc. and Lumanity Productions. The film stars Roy Dupuis
and Jane McGregor. The screenplay
was based on the novel Loon, by William (Bill) Plumstead, who was also its executive producer. It was filmed on location in Temagami and North Bay, Ontario
in 2005 and completed in 2006. Its world première, attended by Budreau, Dupuis, and Murray, occurred on August 26th, 2006, during the Montreal World Film Festival. It was also shown at the Atlantic Film Festival
, the Cinéfest
Sudbury International Film Festival, the Calgary International Film Festival
.
The film was theatrically released across Canada in late April 2007.
Feature film
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written, directed
Film director
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and produced by Robert Budreau, produced by Ian Murray and executive produced by Bill Plumstead for Loon Film Inc. and Lumanity Productions. The film stars Roy Dupuis
Roy Dupuis
Roy Dupuis is a Canadian actor best known for his role as counterterrorism operative Michael Samuelle in the television series La Femme Nikita...
and Jane McGregor. The screenplay
Screenplay
A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated...
was based on the novel Loon, by William (Bill) Plumstead, who was also its executive producer. It was filmed on location in Temagami and North Bay, Ontario
North Bay, Ontario
North Bay is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is the seat of Nipissing District, and takes its name from its position on the shore of Lake Nipissing.-History:...
in 2005 and completed in 2006. Its world première, attended by Budreau, Dupuis, and Murray, occurred on August 26th, 2006, during the Montreal World Film Festival. It was also shown at the Atlantic Film Festival
Atlantic Film Festival
The Atlantic Film Festival is an international film festival held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.Held annually, the ten-day celebration of film and video from Atlantic Canada and around the world is committed to screening an inspiring and engaging collection of films and videos from Canada and the...
, the Cinéfest
Cinéfest
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, also known as Cinéfest is an annual film festival in Sudbury, Ontario. It is the fourth largest film festival in Canada....
Sudbury International Film Festival, the Calgary International Film Festival
Calgary International Film Festival
The Calgary International Film Festival is a film festival held annually in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for ten days in late September and early October...
.
The film was theatrically released across Canada in late April 2007.
Plot
A detective teams up with a young female archaeologist to unravel the mysterious death of a 'bog body' found in a native swamp rumoured to have curative powers. It is the story of two wounded souls searching for healing and redemption.Cast
- Roy DupuisRoy DupuisRoy Dupuis is a Canadian actor best known for his role as counterterrorism operative Michael Samuelle in the television series La Femme Nikita...
- Detective Conk Adams - Jane McGregorJane McGregorJane McGregor is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles in Slap Her... She's French, Flower & Garnet, and That Beautiful Somewhere, as well as her recurring role on the television series Robson Arms.- Personal life :...
- Catherine Nyland - Gordon Tootoosis - Harold
- Marc Veilleux - Jake Steed
- Jeremy Ellies - Dr. Kelevra
Crew
- Robert BudreauRobert BudreauRobert Budreau is a Canadian director, screenwriter and producer at his Toronto-based production company, Lumanity Productions....
- Writer/Director - Ian Murray - Producer
- William Plumstead - Executive Producer
- Matthew StoneMatthew StoneMatthew Stone is a London based DJ and artist. He is part of South-London art collective !WOWOW!. Stone lives and works in London.He graduated from Camberwell College of Arts, London in 2004....
- Executive Producer
Production notes
Part of the film was shot in the École secondaire catholique Algonquin auditorium.External links
- That Beautiful Somewhere Official website (includes preview video)
- Review at canoe.ca