Racing Daylight (2007)
RACING DAYLIGHT is a spooky murder mystery as well as a supernatural love story that transcends time. The film captures the journey of Sadie Stokes (Melissa Leo), a librarian, who comes back to her Cedersville family farm to take care of her catatonic grandmother (played by Leclanche Durand). They are the sole torchbearers of Cedersville. Sadie's happy existence is threatened when a mysterious image appears suddenly in her mirror, calling out the name "Anna" before vanishing. Haunted by the apparition, Sadie slowly begins to assume the characteristics of Anna Stokes, her ancestor, while discovering that the only person who can satisfy both herself and the spirit is her crush Henry (David Strathairn), the local handyman and an ardent Civil War fanatic. However, the plot thickens when Sadie eventually discovers that Henry is a reincarnation of Harry, a soldier and Anna’s love interest. Will Henry be able to settle the past Watch the film to find out.
Cast
- Melissa Leo - Sadie / Anna
- Jason Downs - Edmund / Billy Palmer
- David Strathairn - Henry / Harry
- Le Clanché du Rand - Grandma / Oneida (as Leclanche Durand)
- Denny Dillon - Gossip
- Giancarlo Esposito - Fred
- Sabrina Lloyd - Vicky Palmer
- Davis Hall - Doctor
- Emilie Ruscoe - Coed
- Sigrid Heath - Violet Stokes
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Racing Daylight about?
- RACING DAYLIGHT is a spooky murder mystery as well as a supernatural love story that transcends time. The film captures the journey of Sadie Stokes (Melissa Leo), a librarian, who comes back to her Cedersville family farm to take care of her catatonic grandmother (played by Leclanche Durand). They are the sole torchbearers of Cedersville. Sadie's happy existence is threatened when a mysterious image appears suddenly in her mirror, calling out the name "Anna" before vanishing. Haunted by the apparition, Sadie slowly begins to assume the characteristics of Anna Stokes, her ancestor, while discovering that the only person who can satisfy both herself and the spirit is her crush Henry (David Strathairn), the local handyman and an ardent Civil War fanatic. However, the plot thickens when Sadie eventually discovers that Henry is a reincarnation of Harry, a soldier and Anna’s love interest. Will Henry be able to settle the past Watch the film to find out.
- Who directed Racing Daylight?
- Racing Daylight was directed by Nicole Quinn.
- Who stars in Racing Daylight?
- Racing Daylight stars Melissa Leo, Jason Downs, David Strathairn, Le Clanché du Rand, Denny Dillon, Giancarlo Esposito.
- What genre is Racing Daylight?
- Racing Daylight is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Racing Daylight?
- Racing Daylight had a budget of $550,000.
- Where was Racing Daylight produced?
- Racing Daylight was produced in United States of America.