Dreaming Rivers (1989)
A bittersweet and nostalgic short drama illustrating the spirit of modern families touched by the experience of migration. Miss T., from the Caribbean, lives alone in her one-room apartment, her children and husband having left her to pursue new dreams. When she dies her family and friends gather at her wake. The tapestry of words that interweave the drama convey the fragments of a life lived, but only partly remembered.
Director: Martina Attille
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: September 8, 1989
Cast
- Corinne Skinner-Carter - Miss T.
- Stefan Kalipha - Sunny Boy
- Angela Wynter - Daughter
- Nimmy March - Sister
- Roderick Hart - Sonny
- Marie Attille - St. Lucian (voice)
- Dionne Desantos Campbell - Young child
- Rosemary Julien - St. Lucian (voice)
- Darren Leahy - Young child
- Peggy Octave - St. Lucian (voice)
Music: Shirley J. Thompson
Cinematography: Nina Kellgren
Editing: Esther Ronay
Production: Sankofa Film & Video
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Martina Attille
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreaming Rivers about?
- A bittersweet and nostalgic short drama illustrating the spirit of modern families touched by the experience of migration. Miss T., from the Caribbean, lives alone in her one-room apartment, her children and husband having left her to pursue new dreams. When she dies her family and friends gather at her wake. The tapestry of words that interweave the drama convey the fragments of a life lived, but only partly remembered.
- Who directed Dreaming Rivers?
- Dreaming Rivers was directed by Martina Attille.
- Who stars in Dreaming Rivers?
- Dreaming Rivers stars Corinne Skinner-Carter, Stefan Kalipha, Angela Wynter, Nimmy March, Roderick Hart, Marie Attille.
- How long is Dreaming Rivers?
- Dreaming Rivers has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
- What genre is Dreaming Rivers?
- Dreaming Rivers is a Drama film.
- Where was Dreaming Rivers produced?
- Dreaming Rivers was produced in United Kingdom.