
The Substance of Things Hoped For
“You've Had That Moment”
Synopsis
After the death of her closest two friends, young Daphne Lessing suffers a loss of faith, then a lapse in memory. Confronted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a pregnancy she neither planned nor is able to explain, Daphne is forced into a terrible choice: lose her child or lose her mind. "The Substance of Things Hoped For" traces Daphne's desperate search for the past she cannot recall, the father she never had, and the child she may never know.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ray Wise
Dr. Lessing
Thom Carey
Police Officer
Shannon Cochran
Dr. Drury
Angela Dobson
Nurse
Arlen Escarpeta
Patrolman Powers
Casey Kramer
Dean
Vanessa Lengies
Daphne
Giovanni Lopes
Michael
Shy Pilgreen
Nurse McCabe
Stephen Snedden
Carl
Kristi Somers
Rachel
Richard Tanner
Yarmo
Jim Thalman
Life Guard
Fanny Veliz
Nurse
Lorena Segura York
Kate
Del Zamora
Dr. Amato
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Morgan
- Original Score
- Sam Estes
- Original Title
- The Substance of Things Hoped For
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $1
- Production Studios
- Film Punk Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Morgan
Sam Estes
Greg Morgan, Jeanne Flynn-Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Morgan
Producer
Jeanne Flynn-Morgan
Producer
Greg Morgan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Substance of Things Hoped For.
More Like The Substance of Things Hoped For
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About The Substance of Things Hoped For
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Substance of Things Hoped For about?
After the death of her closest two friends, young Daphne Lessing suffers a loss of faith, then a lapse in memory. Confronted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a pregnancy she neither planned nor is able to explain, Daphne is forced into a terrible choice: lose her child or lose her mind. "The Substance of Things Hoped For" traces Daphne's desperate search for the past she cannot recall, the father she never had, and the child she may never know.
Who directed The Substance of Things Hoped For?
The Substance of Things Hoped For was directed by Greg Morgan.
Who stars in The Substance of Things Hoped For?
The principal cast of The Substance of Things Hoped For includes Ray Wise, Thom Carey, Shannon Cochran, Angela Dobson, Arlen Escarpeta.
When was The Substance of Things Hoped For released and how long is it?
The Substance of Things Hoped For was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Substance of Things Hoped For?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Substance of Things Hoped For was composed by Sam Estes.
