Summaries

Suppose you knew the date of your death, would that solve anything?

'I have to prove to Daddy that Mommy's still alive!" Ryan (8) keeps pestering his big sister, until finally she buys him a bus ticket. He doesn't want his father to remarry. His father is on a business trip; in the vast cornfields of Central Illinois, Ryan has only 4 days to find the evidence. In St. Louis, Crystal (17) fails to kill herself, again. Her father is absent from her life; she can't understand her mother. Crystal's only goal in life is to die beautifully, like a princess. In Chicago, Scott (27) is diagnosed with cancer. He has treatments and his doctor says he's now cured. But the fear of his own death prevents him from proposing to his girlfriend. In Aura, IL, Eliora writes. An 80-year old Holocaust survivor who lost her husband years ago. She waits for God to take her too. Her mind is fading, and, as her everyday task, her habit from the dark past returns to her. Ryan's encounter with Crystal and Scott. Their accidental visit to Eliora's house. Endless cornfields. The sunset. The books. Would near-death experiences of Crystal, Scott, and Eliora make them perfect mentors for Ryan? Suppose you knew the date of your death; would that solve anything? Eliora is portrayed by a Holocaust survivor, the late Maria Szapszewicz. The voices in the Holocaust scenes are those of the late Ralf Koetter and the late Janice Rothbaum. We are deeply grateful for their belief in our film and cherish the time we spent together. They are dearly missed. Please note: The movie is taking longer to complete than expected. Occasionally, the IMDb site changes its status from 'Post-Production' to 'Completed,' and each time, we've had to inform them that the film is not yet finished. Please note that, as of November 10, 2024, the film has not yet been completed.—FirstSunrise Productions 2024 November

Details

Keywords
  • date
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Mar 18, 1957
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Language English Japanese
Filming locations Champaign, Illinois, USA
Production companies First Sunrise Productions

Box office

Budget $400000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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