The Book of Stars


1h 38m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Two sisters, one a prostitute who has written a book of poetry and the other suffering from mental illness, live in a fantasy world created in the aftermath of their parents' death. Soon, this world is upended by some outsiders, including a prisoner who writes letters to one of the girls.

Film Details

Also Known As
Book of Stars
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Shadowcatcher Entertainment; Showcase Entertainment
Location
Shoqualmie Falls, Washington, USA; Seattle, Washington, USA; Auburn, Washington, USA; Ocean Shores, Washington, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Synopsis

Two sisters, one a prostitute who has written a book of poetry and the other suffering from mental illness, live in a fantasy world created in the aftermath of their parents' death. Soon, this world is upended by some outsiders, including a prisoner who writes letters to one of the girls.

Film Details

Also Known As
Book of Stars
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Shadowcatcher Entertainment; Showcase Entertainment
Location
Shoqualmie Falls, Washington, USA; Seattle, Washington, USA; Auburn, Washington, USA; Ocean Shores, Washington, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States June 2001

Released in United States on Video September 5, 2000

Shown at Method Fest Independent Film Festival June 15-22, 2001.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (American Independent Cinema) May 13 - June 6, 1999.

Straight-to-video release.

Began shooting June 8, 1998.

Completed shooting July 17, 1998.

Released in United States 1999 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (American Independent Cinema) May 13 - June 6, 1999.)

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States June 2001 (Shown at Method Fest Independent Film Festival June 15-22, 2001.)

Released in United States on Video September 5, 2000