WHO LOVES THE SUN (2006)
A film by Matt Bissonnette
WHO LOVES THE SUN is a funny, touching and poignant tale of
two best friends whose close-knit personal history is put to the test
in an unexpected and dramatic way one idyllic Summer weekend
when the long lost Will resurfaces after a mysterious absence.
Will (Lukas Haas, Inception) and Daniel (Adam Scott, Knocked
Up) grew up together, sharing their most intimate and life-defining
experiences including Will’s marriage to Maggie Claire (Molly
Parker, House of Cards). Over the years, however, their lives took
radically different paths, resulting in a reunion that’s filled with
animosity and regret. The former friends eventually come to blows,
but the intensity of their feelings takes an emotional detour when
Maggie shows up.
A delightfully witty, character-driven comedy set against a stunning
Canadian landscape, WHO LOVES THE SUN features a perfectly
judged trio of lead performances, some laugh-out-loud moments of
inspired comic invention and a memorable soundtrack from Matt McCaughan of US Indie rock group
Portastatic. Evoking iconic American filmmakers such as Hal Hartley, director Matt Bissonnette’s
impressive second feature, nominated for the AFI Grand Jury Prize, possesses a unique
understanding of the complexities of the human heart.
“10 young American moviemakers to watch: Matt Bissonette”
THE INDEPENDENT
whole host of surprises
add to
“Attuned performances and a plot unspooling a
the charm of this chamber piece played out in a tranquil lakeside property in Ontario…
delightfully sunny”
Trevor Johnston, TIME OUT LONDON
“Molly Parker… exudes a sexual heat and power that leaps from the screen”
CRITIC’S PICK
L.A. WEEKLY
OFFICIAL SELECTION – SXSW Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION – London Film Festival
Bonus Features:
• “The Making of Who Loves The Sun”
• “Scoring Who Loves The Sun”
• “Older Summers” music video
• Stills gallery
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 91 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 anamorphic
Audio: Dolby Stereo and optional 5.1
Country: USA
Language: English
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM628
Barcode: 5060126870807