Dear Frankie (2004)

Dear Frankie (2004) poster

Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they've run away from his father, Lizzie has invented a story that he is away at sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship's progress around the globe, he discovers that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to play Frankie's father for just one day...

Director: Shona Auerbach
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alex Heffes
Cinematography: Shona Auerbach
Editing: Oral Norrie Ottey
Production: Inside Track, Pathé Pictures International, UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, Scorpio Films, Sigma Films
Country: United Kingdom, Ireland
Language: English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Touching Family Stories, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Hero Journey of a Single Parent

Keywords

ship, single parent, parent child relationship, scotland, loss of loved one, deaf, abusive father, letter, father, little boy, woman director, empathetic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dear Frankie about?
Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they've run away from his father, Lizzie has invented a story that he is away at sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship's progress around the globe, he discovers that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to play Frankie's father for just one day...
Who directed Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie was directed by Shona Auerbach.
Who stars in Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie stars Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone, Sharon Small, Katy Murphy, Jayd Johnson.
How long is Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Dear Frankie?
Dear Frankie is a Drama, Family film.
How much did Dear Frankie gross?
Dear Frankie grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Dear Frankie produced?
Dear Frankie was produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.
What are the themes of Dear Frankie?
The themes of Dear Frankie include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Touching Family Stories, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Hero Journey of a Single Parent.