Drama · United States of America · 2004 · 1h 38m

The Blackwater Lightship

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Director

Cast

Dianne Wiest as Lily Gina McKee as Helen Keith McErlean as Declan Sam Robards as Paul Brían F. O'Byrne as Larry Angela Lansbury as Dora

Crew

Tony Imi — Director of Photography William Henry — Editor John Morris — Original Music Composer Shane Connaughton — Screenplay Colm Tóibín — Novel John Erman — Producer

Tagline

A decade of silence. Three generations of secrets. It will take more than forgiveness to rebuild a family.

Synopsis

A man in the final stages of AIDS is cared for by his sister and mother and grandmother.

Mood & Themes

aids family relationships fatal disease

Key Collaborators

John Erman Director Tony Imi Director of Photography William Henry Editor John Morris Original Music Composer Shane Connaughton Screenplay Colm Tóibín Novel John Erman Producer Heather Ogilvie Producer Keith Wilson Production Design Joan Bergin Costume Design

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