A Ring of Endless Light
“From the author of the bestseller "A Wrinkle in Time"”
Synopsis
When 15-year-old Vicky Austin, her sister Suzy and little brother Rob visit their grandfather on Seven Bay Island, Vicky faces several unexpected challenges. Her beloved grandfather, retired Reverend Eaton, seems to be seriously ill, but tries to pretend that nothing is wrong. Vicky met the rich but emotionally troubled Zachary Gray the previous summer, and he reappears to renew the acquaintance. Another boy, 17-year-old Adam Eddington, recruits Vicky to help him with a research project, working with a dolphin called Basil. Vicky discovers she can communicate telepathically with the dolphin and his mate - and possibly with Adam as well
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Mischa Barton
Vicky
Ryan Merriman
Adam
Jared Padalecki
Zach
Scarlett Pomers
Suzy
Soren Fulton
Rob
James Whitmore
Grandfather
Theresa Wong
Dr. Zand
Penny Everingham
Cecily
Christopher Kirby
Harbor Master Dan
Steven Vidler
Mr. Gray
Leo Taylor
Captain
Terry Annesley
Mate
Carol Baker
Mrs. Austin
Arron Wayne Cull
Mr. Austin
Trent Sullivan
Boy on Jetty (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Beeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Marita Giovanni, Bruce Graham
- Original Score
- Phil Marshall
- Original Title
- A Ring of Endless Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Disney Channel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Beeman
Marita Giovanni, Bruce Graham, Madeleine L'Engle
Phil Marshall
Rodney Charters
Terry Stokes
Iris Caplan, Bill Borden, Martha Wheelock
Department Leadership Roster
Katie Sparks
Costume Design
Jon Dowding
Production Design
Terry Stokes
Editor
Greg Beeman
Director
Rodney Charters
Director of Photography
Phil Marshall
Original Music Composer
Marita Giovanni
Screenplay
Bruce Graham
Screenplay
Ric Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Craig Wentworth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Ring of Endless Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Ring of Endless Light about?
When 15-year-old Vicky Austin, her sister Suzy and little brother Rob visit their grandfather on Seven Bay Island, Vicky faces several unexpected challenges. Her beloved grandfather, retired Reverend Eaton, seems to be seriously ill, but tries to pretend that nothing is wrong. Vicky met the rich but emotionally troubled Zachary Gray the previous summer, and he reappears to renew the acquaintance. Another boy, 17-year-old Adam Eddington, recruits Vicky to help him with a research project, working with a dolphin called Basil. Vicky discovers she can communicate telepathically with the dolphin and his mate - and possibly with Adam as well
Who directed A Ring of Endless Light?
A Ring of Endless Light was directed by Greg Beeman.
Who stars in A Ring of Endless Light?
The principal cast of A Ring of Endless Light includes Mischa Barton, Ryan Merriman, Jared Padalecki, Scarlett Pomers, Soren Fulton.
When was A Ring of Endless Light released and how long is it?
A Ring of Endless Light was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for A Ring of Endless Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Ring of Endless Light was composed by Phil Marshall.
Is A Ring of Endless Light based on a book or true story?
A Ring of Endless Light is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Madeleine L'Engle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Ring of Endless Light?
A Ring of Endless Light holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).