The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Synopsis
During a blizzard in 1964, Dr. David Henry delivers his son Paul with the help of nurse Caroline. But when Henry realizes his wife is also carrying a girl with Down syndrome, he hands the second child over to Caroline without his wife's knowledge. Henry's fateful decision yields grave consequences for his family over the next 20 years.
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Emily Watson
Caroline Gil
Dermot Mulroney
Dr. David Henry
Gretchen Mol
Nora Henry
Krystal Hope Nausbaum
Phoebe
Rob Stewart
Howard
Hugh Thompson
Al
Martha Irving
Supervisor
Mary-Colin Chisholm
David's Mother
Emma Colbert
Phoebe 6 years
Tyler Stentiford
Paul 13 years
Jamie Spilchuk
Paul 18-22 years
Owen Pattison
Paul 6 years
Gay Hauser
Department Store Clerk
Bruce Murphy
Checkout Clerk
Lita Llewellyn
Ruby
Kerry McPherson
Kay
Jeremy Akerman
The Minister
Sandrine Lauzon
Newborn Phoebe
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Edwards, John Pielmeier
- Original Score
- Daniel Licht
- Original Title
- The Memory Keeper's Daughter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Jaffe/Braunstein Films, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mick Jackson
Kim Edwards, John Pielmeier
Daniel Licht
Theo van de Sande
Lori Jane Coleman
Howard Braunstein, Michael Mahoney, Michael Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Mick Jackson
Director
Lori Jane Coleman
Editor
Debra Hanson
Costume Design
Doug McCullough
Production Design
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Michael Mahoney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Memory Keeper's Daughter
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What is The Memory Keeper's Daughter about?
During a blizzard in 1964, Dr. David Henry delivers his son Paul with the help of nurse Caroline. But when Henry realizes his wife is also carrying a girl with Down syndrome, he hands the second child over to Caroline without his wife's knowledge. Henry's fateful decision yields grave consequences for his family over the next 20 years.
Who directed The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter was directed by Mick Jackson.
Who stars in The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
The principal cast of The Memory Keeper's Daughter includes Emily Watson, Dermot Mulroney, Gretchen Mol, Krystal Hope Nausbaum, Rob Stewart.
When was The Memory Keeper's Daughter released and how long is it?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Memory Keeper's Daughter was composed by Daniel Licht.
Is The Memory Keeper's Daughter based on a book or true story?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kim Edwards".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).