Fault Line
Synopsis
A precocious 12 year-old girl, Sam, blames herself for a fatal car crash that tragically took her younger brother and father. Riddled with guilt, Sam desperately longs to tell her mother her terrible secret. Stricken with grief and living in denial, her mother refuses to talk about it. The growing silence between them is driving them apart. Haunted by the ghost of her brother, Sam finds solace in the sympathetic ear of an immigrant Mexican woman who lost her only grandson in an illegal border crossing, along with the love of her daughter who blames her for his death. Shot in the Texas high desert town of Marfa, Fault Line is rich in character, backstories and cinematic poetry. In the end, fate is the fault of no one.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lauren Himmelvo
- Screenplay & Story
- Lauren Himmelvo, Craig Walker
- Original Title
- Fault Line
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauren Himmelvo
Lauren Himmelvo, Craig Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Lauren Himmelvo
Director
Lauren Himmelvo
Writer
Craig Walker
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fault Line.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fault Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fault Line about?
A precocious 12 year-old girl, Sam, blames herself for a fatal car crash that tragically took her younger brother and father. Riddled with guilt, Sam desperately longs to tell her mother her terrible secret. Stricken with grief and living in denial, her mother refuses to talk about it. The growing silence between them is driving them apart. Haunted by the ghost of her brother, Sam finds solace in the sympathetic ear of an immigrant Mexican woman who lost her only grandson in an illegal border crossing, along with the love of her daughter who blames her for his death. Shot in the Texas high desert town of Marfa, Fault Line is rich in character, backstories and cinematic poetry. In the end, fate is the fault of no one.
Who directed Fault Line?
Fault Line was directed by Lauren Himmelvo.
Who stars in Fault Line?
The principal cast of Fault Line includes Barbara Chisholm, Christin Sawyer Davis, Alma Delfina, Isabel Himmelvo, P.J. Sosko.
When was Fault Line released and how long is it?
Fault Line was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 38m.