Sam and Elvis (2018)
Even the Oddest Folk can be Family
Sam is fifteen, orphaned, hiding a secret and has been living in foster care for the past year. Her Aunt Olina is a widowed, recluse oddball who spends her life in a closed off home speaking to her dead, taxidermies dog Elvis. Together the two learn to overcome the obstacles life has dealt them, trust one another and become family.
Director: Jeffrey Ault
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: April 1, 2018
Cast
- Heather Danner - Jennifer
- Marcela Griebler - Sam
- Sally Daykin - Olina
- Emma Butler - Teen Girl
- Barbara Eaker - Terry
- Abi Rose Chiodi - Melissa
- Robert Deon - Robert
- Pete Penuel - Larry
- Dean Napolitano - Jeffrey
- Sara J Hood - Rebecca
Screenplay
- Susan Price Monnot (Adaptation)
- Susan Price Monnot (Original Story)
- Jeffrey Ault
Production: Ault Media
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Foster Care and Survival, Touching Family Stories, Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
oddball, based on play or musical, aunt, orphan, family
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sam and Elvis about?
- Sam is fifteen, orphaned, hiding a secret and has been living in foster care for the past year. Her Aunt Olina is a widowed, recluse oddball who spends her life in a closed off home speaking to her dead, taxidermies dog Elvis. Together the two learn to overcome the obstacles life has dealt them, trust one another and become family.
- Who directed Sam and Elvis?
- Sam and Elvis was directed by Jeffrey Ault.
- Who stars in Sam and Elvis?
- Sam and Elvis stars Heather Danner, Marcela Griebler, Sally Daykin, Emma Butler, Barbara Eaker, Abi Rose Chiodi.
- How long is Sam and Elvis?
- Sam and Elvis has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Sam and Elvis?
- Sam and Elvis is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Sam and Elvis produced?
- Sam and Elvis was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sam and Elvis?
- The themes of Sam and Elvis include: Foster Care and Survival, Touching Family Stories, Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.