sonofsunshine

Son of The Sunshine

Year 2009
Runtime 88 mins
Language English

18A - Crude Coarse Language & Nudity.

Writer, director and actor Ryan Ward makes an incredible first impression with SON OF THE SUNSHINE. Ward turns in a stunning performance as Sonny, a troubled young man with severe Tourette’s Syndrome who undergoes an experimental treatment to cure himself of the disorder. The procedure is a success, but it can’t cure him of his ties to a thoroughly dysfunctional family—and it may be costing him more than he realizes.

Ward’s film is a stark, engrossing urban fairy tale. The world he creates is bleak and unrelenting, but it also has room for hope and even magic. Since making its debut on the festival circuit in 2009, the film has earned rave reviews for its powerful performances and bold vision. There’s little doubt that Ward will be a force to watch in the coming years—here’s your chance to get in on the ground floor.

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Countries

Canada
Awards
Rising Star Award Edmonton International Film Festival 2009, Audience Award Malibu Film Festival 2009, Best Feature Malibu Film Festival 2009, Best Actress Wild Rose Independent Film Festival 2009, Best Feature Wild Rose Independent Film Festival 2009, Best Director Wild Rose Independent Film Festival 2009, Best Actor Wild Rose Independent Film Festival 2009
Festivals
Official Selection Montreal World Film Festival 2009,
Official Selection Anchorage International Film Festival 2009
Director
Ryan Ward
Executive Producer
Ross Mollberg, Mike Masters, Richard Wernham
Producer
Paul Fler
Screenwriter
Ryan Ward, Matthew Heiti
Cinematographer
Chayse Irvin
Editor
Sam Hall
Production Design
Deirdra Morris
Cast
Ryan Ward
Rebecca McMahon
Shantelle Canzanese