Amy


1h 43m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Amy, an Australian 8-year-old girl who cannot talk, is brought by her mother, Tanya, to the city of Melbourne to unravel her mysterious malady. Once there, she befriends her rocker neighbor, Robert, and soon begins to sing along to his songs after three years of silence while her mother works out he

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Music
Musical
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Cascade Films
Distribution Company
WORLD WIDE MOTION PICTURES/WORLDWIDE; Ctv International; Golden Village; Village Roadshow Limited
Location
Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

Synopsis

Amy, an Australian 8-year-old girl who cannot talk, is brought by her mother, Tanya, to the city of Melbourne to unravel her mysterious malady. Once there, she befriends her rocker neighbor, Robert, and soon begins to sing along to his songs after three years of silence while her mother works out her own emotional issues with the help of a patient therapist.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Music
Musical
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Cascade Films
Distribution Company
WORLD WIDE MOTION PICTURES/WORLDWIDE; Ctv International; Golden Village; Village Roadshow Limited
Location
Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States June 1998

Released in United States May 18, 2001

Released in United States May 1998

Released in United States October 1998

Released in United States Winter February 2, 2001

Shown at Brisbane International Film Festival July 30 - August 9, 1998.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 13-24, 1998.

Shown at Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana October 21-27, 1998.

Shown at Nantucket Film Festival (Closing Night)in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts June 16-21, 1998.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 26 - October 12, 1998.

Feature film acting debut for 8-year-old Alana De Roma, who was discovered in Sydney, Australia after an international talent search.

Began shooting March 24, 1997.

Completed shooting May 24, 1997.

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Brisbane International Film Festival July 30 - August 9, 1998.)

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 26 - October 12, 1998.)

Released in United States Winter February 2, 2001

Released in United States May 1998 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 13-24, 1998.)

Released in United States May 18, 2001 (New York City)

Released in United States June 1998 (Shown at Nantucket Film Festival (Closing Night)in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts June 16-21, 1998.)

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at American Film Institute (AFI) Los Angeles International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 22-31, 1998.)

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana October 21-27, 1998.)