Clothesline Patch
Synopsis
Clothesline Patch is the story of a young girl trying to keep a secret in a small Newfoundland outport (c. 1966), an unlikely setting for keeping secrets. The central focus is the clothesline patch, the communal clearing where washing is set out to dry. It is also the place where gossip is shared. Hannah is determined that her secret of becoming a woman must never reach the clothesline patch. To ensure this, she goes to extraordinary lengths to hide the fact that she has entered puberty, sometimes with amusing results.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Donna Morrissey
- Original Score
- Geoff Panting, Graham Wells
- Original Title
- Clothesline Patch
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Patch Productions Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Lewis
Donna Morrissey
Geoff Panting, Graham Wells
David De Volpi
Lara Mazur
Christopher Zimmer, Anita Reilly McGee, Robert J. Petrie
Department Leadership Roster
Marie J. Sharpe
Costume Design
Lara Mazur
Editor
David De Volpi
Director of Photography
Anita Reilly McGee
Producer
Robert J. Petrie
Producer
Donna Morrissey
Writer
Mary Lewis
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clothesline Patch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clothesline Patch about?
Clothesline Patch is the story of a young girl trying to keep a secret in a small Newfoundland outport (c. 1966), an unlikely setting for keeping secrets. The central focus is the clothesline patch, the communal clearing where washing is set out to dry. It is also the place where gossip is shared. Hannah is determined that her secret of becoming a woman must never reach the clothesline patch. To ensure this, she goes to extraordinary lengths to hide the fact that she has entered puberty, sometimes with amusing results.
Who directed Clothesline Patch?
Clothesline Patch was directed by Mary Lewis.
Who stars in Clothesline Patch?
The principal cast of Clothesline Patch includes Robyn Lundrigan, Berni Stapleton, Susan Stacey, Jacqueline St. Croix, Sheila Redmond.
When was Clothesline Patch released and how long is it?
Clothesline Patch was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Clothesline Patch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clothesline Patch was composed by Geoff Panting, Graham Wells.