Whirligig
“Who says you can never go home again?”
Synopsis
Floundering twenty-something Nicolas Sinclair attempts to win the heart of a married woman by befriending her 12-year-old son in this independent comedy. His life in ruins, Nicolas arrives to live with his parents at a seaside retirement home, disrupting their peaceful retirement. When Nicolas meets Nina, he falls head over heels in love. But Nina is only using Nicolas as a means of getting back at her cheating husband André, a prominent theater director. Determined to win Nina's heart at any cost, Nicolas goes against her wishes by striking up a friendship with her son Quang, and attempting to gather enough information to charm the elusive beauty out of her turbulent marriage.
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Whirligig Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlantic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chaz Thorne
- Screenplay & Story
- Chaz Thorne, Michael Amo
- Original Score
- Darren Fung
- Original Title
- Whirligig
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Standing Eight Films, Two East Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chaz Thorne
Chaz Thorne, Michael Amo
Darren Fung
Christopher Cooper
Chaz Thorne, Michael Amo, David MacLeod
Department Leadership Roster
Chaz Thorne
Director
Chaz Thorne
Producer
Chaz Thorne
Screenplay
Michael Amo
Producer
Michael Amo
Screenplay
David MacLeod
Producer
Christopher Cooper
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whirligig
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What is Whirligig about?
Floundering twenty-something Nicolas Sinclair attempts to win the heart of a married woman by befriending her 12-year-old son in this independent comedy. His life in ruins, Nicolas arrives to live with his parents at a seaside retirement home, disrupting their peaceful retirement. When Nicolas meets Nina, he falls head over heels in love. But Nina is only using Nicolas as a means of getting back at her cheating husband André, a prominent theater director. Determined to win Nina's heart at any cost, Nicolas goes against her wishes by striking up a friendship with her son Quang, and attempting to gather enough information to charm the elusive beauty out of her turbulent marriage.
Who directed Whirligig?
Whirligig was directed by Chaz Thorne.
Who stars in Whirligig?
The principal cast of Whirligig includes Gregory Smith, Brian Downey, Brian Heighton, Jennifer Overton, Fiona Highet.
When was Whirligig released and how long is it?
Whirligig was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Whirligig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whirligig was composed by Darren Fung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whirligig?
Whirligig holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.