Muddy Hands
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Synopsis
A dramatic story of childhood trauma and mystical bonds telling of Matthew, a young boy haunted by a traumatizing memory of witnessing a suffocation death of another child (possibly a friend or playmate). He withdraws and has nightmares about what he saw. He struggles to relive his experience through play and fantasy in the face of an increasingly hostile world while his uncomprehending parents struggle to understand him. During one of his frequent trips to a building site near his house, Matthew meets Anna, a strange mysterious girl with whom he forms a mystical bond that forces him to confront the memory that has obsessed him.
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October 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evan Dunsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Dunsky
- Original Score
- Adam Morrison, Nadav Serling
- Original Title
- Muddy Hands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Apparatus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evan Dunsky
Evan Dunsky
Adam Morrison, Nadav Serling
Tony Cucchiari
Christopher Tellefsen
Barry Ellsworth, Todd Haynes, Christine Vachon
Department Leadership Roster
Evan Dunsky
Director
Evan Dunsky
Writer
Barry Ellsworth
Producer
Todd Haynes
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
Christopher Tellefsen
Editor
Tony Cucchiari
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Muddy Hands
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What is Muddy Hands about?
A dramatic story of childhood trauma and mystical bonds telling of Matthew, a young boy haunted by a traumatizing memory of witnessing a suffocation death of another child (possibly a friend or playmate). He withdraws and has nightmares about what he saw. He struggles to relive his experience through play and fantasy in the face of an increasingly hostile world while his uncomprehending parents struggle to understand him. During one of his frequent trips to a building site near his house, Matthew meets Anna, a strange mysterious girl with whom he forms a mystical bond that forces him to confront the memory that has obsessed him.
Who directed Muddy Hands?
Muddy Hands was directed by Evan Dunsky.
Who stars in Muddy Hands?
The principal cast of Muddy Hands includes Sky Cash, Jane Montgomery, Dale Fuller, Salvador Barone.
When was Muddy Hands released and how long is it?
Muddy Hands was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Muddy Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Muddy Hands was composed by Adam Morrison, Nadav Serling.