The Bay of Love and Sorrows
“Tragedy strikes the young people of a rural New Brunswick community when they become involved with a scheming and violent ex-con.”
Synopsis
The Bay of Love and Sorrows is a haunting modern tragedy set on the rural shores of New Brunswick's Bay of Miramichi. In late summer 1973, Michael Skid, the son of a well-to-do judge, returns home and rents a dilapidated farm. He begins to spread the gospel of communal ideals, which he has absorbed during his travels in India. His new worldliness and ideas go over well with impoverished siblings Madonna and Silver Brassaurd and the hopelessly naïve Carrie. They go over less well with Tom Donnerel, a young farmer and Carrie's fiancé. Wounded by Tom's derision, Michael befriends ex-convict Everette Hatch, who, recognizing opportunity, exploits Michael's ideas to his advantage. Believing himself capable of understanding people from the other side of the track, Michael fails to recognize that the ex-con is manipulating him and so sets off a catastrophic chain of events in the community
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Southam
- Screenplay & Story
- David Adams Richards, Tim Southam
- Original Title
- The Bay of Love and Sorrows
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Triptych Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Southam
David Adams Richards, Tim Southam
Eric Cayla
Wiebke von Carolsfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Southam
Director
David Adams Richards
Writer
Tim Southam
Writer
Eric Cayla
Director of Photography
Wiebke von Carolsfeld
Editor
Randy Boliver
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The Bay of Love and Sorrows about?
The Bay of Love and Sorrows is a haunting modern tragedy set on the rural shores of New Brunswick's Bay of Miramichi. In late summer 1973, Michael Skid, the son of a well-to-do judge, returns home and rents a dilapidated farm. He begins to spread the gospel of communal ideals, which he has absorbed during his travels in India. His new worldliness and ideas go over well with impoverished siblings Madonna and Silver Brassaurd and the hopelessly naïve Carrie. They go over less well with Tom Donnerel, a young farmer and Carrie's fiancé. Wounded by Tom's derision, Michael befriends ex-convict Everette Hatch, who, recognizing opportunity, exploits Michael's ideas to his advantage. Believing himself capable of understanding people from the other side of the track, Michael fails to recognize that the ex-con is manipulating him and so sets off a catastrophic chain of events in the community
Who directed The Bay of Love and Sorrows?
The Bay of Love and Sorrows was directed by Tim Southam.
Who stars in The Bay of Love and Sorrows?
The principal cast of The Bay of Love and Sorrows includes Peter Outerbridge, Jonathan Scarfe, Joanne Kelly, Christopher Jacot, Elaine Cassidy.
When was The Bay of Love and Sorrows released and how long is it?
The Bay of Love and Sorrows was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is The Bay of Love and Sorrows based on a book or true story?
The Bay of Love and Sorrows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Adams Richards".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bay of Love and Sorrows?
The Bay of Love and Sorrows holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).