Laura Smiles (2006)
She lives in the present ... she loves in the past
"Laura Smiles" is an alarmingly effective portrait of a woman's mental breakdown. We are introduced to "Laura" at her happiest time, in a warm, loving relationship with her fiancé (a very appealing Kip Pardue) in the city, literally the love of her life. In flashbacks, we then see the sweet development of this relationship out of order as these moments become brightly lit and colored memories that desperately intrude on her later in life, as she becomes consumed with guilt and remorse over his fate. These feelings start to overwhelm her current life as a wife and mother. As something inconsequential in what she calls her "suburban drudgery" triggers the past -- in the supermarket, cooking, cleaning, at a school play-- she acts out increasingly aberrantly to counteract the feelings they generate, especially when she can no longer distinguish past from present from dreams, recalling Blanche Du Bois.
Cast
- Petra Wright - Laura
- Mark Derwin - Mark
- Kip Pardue - Chris
- Jonathan Silverman - Paul
- Ted Hartley - Therapist
- Stephen Sowan - Billy
- Scott Chernoff - Emperor
Screenplay
- Jason Ruscio (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Laura Smiles about?
- "Laura Smiles" is an alarmingly effective portrait of a woman's mental breakdown. We are introduced to "Laura" at her happiest time, in a warm, loving relationship with her fiancé (a very appealing Kip Pardue) in the city, literally the love of her life. In flashbacks, we then see the sweet development of this relationship out of order as these moments become brightly lit and colored memories that desperately intrude on her later in life, as she becomes consumed with guilt and remorse over his fate. These feelings start to overwhelm her current life as a wife and mother. As something inconsequential in what she calls her "suburban drudgery" triggers the past -- in the supermarket, cooking, cleaning, at a school play-- she acts out increasingly aberrantly to counteract the feelings they generate, especially when she can no longer distinguish past from present from dreams, recalling Blanche Du Bois.
- Who directed Laura Smiles?
- Laura Smiles was directed by Jason Ruscio.
- Who stars in Laura Smiles?
- Laura Smiles stars Petra Wright , Mark Derwin, Kip Pardue, Jonathan Silverman, Ted Hartley, Stephen Sowan.
- How long is Laura Smiles?
- Laura Smiles has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Laura Smiles?
- Laura Smiles is a Drama film.
- How much did Laura Smiles gross?
- Laura Smiles grossed $4,110 worldwide.
- Where was Laura Smiles produced?
- Laura Smiles was produced in United States of America.