Memorial Day (2011)

Two Generations. Two Wars. One Story

Memorial Day (2011) poster

Memorial Day, 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud has never talked about the war, he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one. Memorial Day not only takes us on a journey into Bud's complicated wartime past, but also into Kyle's wartime future. As the two men share parallel experiences in combat, they come to realize how that magical day on the porch shaped both of their lives. 

Director: Sam Fischer
Genre: Action, Drama, War, History
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Hartwig
Cinematography: Bo Hakala
Editing: Bill Rammer
Production: Perspective Films, 185 Trax, 7th Sense Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Original Language: en

Keywords

war victim, military weapons, warbird, insurgent, army national guard, shrapnel, war souvenir, 1940s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Day about?
Memorial Day, 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud has never talked about the war, he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one. Memorial Day not only takes us on a journey into Bud's complicated wartime past, but also into Kyle's wartime future. As the two men share parallel experiences in combat, they come to realize how that magical day on the porch shaped both of their lives. 
Who directed Memorial Day?
Memorial Day was directed by Sam Fischer.
Who stars in Memorial Day?
Memorial Day stars Jonathan Bennett, James Cromwell, Jackson Bond, Emily Fradenburgh, Punnavith Koy, Steven Luke.
How long is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a Action, Drama, War, History film.
What is the budget of Memorial Day?
Memorial Day had a budget of $4M.
Where was Memorial Day produced?
Memorial Day was produced in United States of America.