Victoria Day (2009)

Life Changes In A Flash.

Victoria Day (2009) poster

Over the course of one week in 1988, the search for a missing teammate, parental expectations, a burgeoning sexual awakening and the rock concert of the century all threaten to jolt a 16-year-old into adulthood. With the long Victoria Day weekend signaling the end of school, and the Stanley Cup playoffs afoot, the summer of 1988 arrives in Toronto. Ben Spector, a smart, sensitive kid from a Russian immigrant family, hits the Bob Dylan show with his buddies and runs into Jordan Chapman, the class jerk and Ben's tormentor on the ice-hockey rink. Jordan is five dollars shy of scoring some drugs, and Ben begrudgingly spots him the dough. But the next day, Jordan fails to show up at school or hockey practice. With days passing and Jordan's whereabouts a mystery, Ben finds himself in an uncomfortable predicament, especially when a romance with Jordan's sister tentatively blooms in the midst of the ordeal.

Director: David Bezmozgis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Production: E1 Entertainment
Country: Canada
Language: English, Pусский
Budget: $1
Original Language: en

Themes

Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

fireworks, toronto, canada, summer, 1980s, long weekend

Trailer

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More Films by Director: David Bezmozgis
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Victoria Day about?
Over the course of one week in 1988, the search for a missing teammate, parental expectations, a burgeoning sexual awakening and the rock concert of the century all threaten to jolt a 16-year-old into adulthood. With the long Victoria Day weekend signaling the end of school, and the Stanley Cup playoffs afoot, the summer of 1988 arrives in Toronto. Ben Spector, a smart, sensitive kid from a Russian immigrant family, hits the Bob Dylan show with his buddies and runs into Jordan Chapman, the class jerk and Ben's tormentor on the ice-hockey rink. Jordan is five dollars shy of scoring some drugs, and Ben begrudgingly spots him the dough. But the next day, Jordan fails to show up at school or hockey practice. With days passing and Jordan's whereabouts a mystery, Ben finds himself in an uncomfortable predicament, especially when a romance with Jordan's sister tentatively blooms in the midst of the ordeal.
Who directed Victoria Day?
Victoria Day was directed by David Bezmozgis.
Who stars in Victoria Day?
Victoria Day stars Mark Rendall, Sergiy Kotelenets, Nataliya Alyexeyenko, Holly Deveaux, John Mavro, Scott Beaudin.
How long is Victoria Day?
Victoria Day has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Victoria Day?
Victoria Day is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Victoria Day?
Victoria Day had a budget of $1.
Where was Victoria Day produced?
Victoria Day was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Victoria Day?
The themes of Victoria Day include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.