While I Was Gone
Synopsis
Jo Beckett leads a comfortable life with a successful veterinary practice, a devoted husband, and a beautiful home in a lovely small town outside of Boston. Still, she is strangely dissatisfied with her life. One afternoon, a man brings his dog into her veterinary practice to be treated, and Jo recognizes him as Eli, a former housemate from her bohemian days more than 20 years ago. When he invites her to lunch at a fancy hotel in Boston, she goes with the intention of sleeping with him. Instead, Eli reveals a secret to Jo that returns her to the darkest moments of her past and threatens to destroy life as she knows it.
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Kirstie Alley
Jo Beckett
Bill Smitrovich
Daniel Beckett
Janaya Stephens
Cass Beckett
Peter Horton
Eli Mayhew
Deborah Odell
Sylvia Mayhew
Sandra Caldwell
Betty
Rebecca Benson
Young Jo Beckett
Jeff Topping
Young Eli Mayhew
Kim Poirier
Dana Jablonski
Ryan Kennedy
Duncan
Adam Smoluk
Larry
Tyler Hynes
Malky McDowell
River Ferreira
Jesus Martinez
Kevin Williams
Byron Hall
Shauna MacDonald
Detective Geary
Bill Lake
Sergeant Eberhart
Brooke Palsson
Jo Beckett's Daughter (uncredited)
Jordan Fines
Vet Tech (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Screenplay & Story
- Sue Miller, Alan Sharp
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- While I Was Gone
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Von Zerneck Sertner Films, MFM, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Robe
Sue Miller, Alan Sharp
Lawrence Shragge
Derick V. Underschultz
Neil Mandelberg
Peter Sadowski, Richard Fischoff, Robert M. Sertner, Frank von Zerneck
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Robe
Director
Peter Sadowski
Producer
Richard Fischoff
Producer
Deanne Rohde
Production Design
Tina Fiorda
Costume Design
Rick Skene
Stunt Coordinator
Derick V. Underschultz
Director of Photography
Neil Mandelberg
Editor
Lawrence Shragge
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About While I Was Gone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is While I Was Gone about?
Jo Beckett leads a comfortable life with a successful veterinary practice, a devoted husband, and a beautiful home in a lovely small town outside of Boston. Still, she is strangely dissatisfied with her life. One afternoon, a man brings his dog into her veterinary practice to be treated, and Jo recognizes him as Eli, a former housemate from her bohemian days more than 20 years ago. When he invites her to lunch at a fancy hotel in Boston, she goes with the intention of sleeping with him. Instead, Eli reveals a secret to Jo that returns her to the darkest moments of her past and threatens to destroy life as she knows it.
Who directed While I Was Gone?
While I Was Gone was directed by Mike Robe.
Who stars in While I Was Gone?
The principal cast of While I Was Gone includes Kirstie Alley, Bill Smitrovich, Janaya Stephens, Peter Horton, Deborah Odell.
When was While I Was Gone released and how long is it?
While I Was Gone was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for While I Was Gone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for While I Was Gone was composed by Lawrence Shragge.
Is While I Was Gone based on a book or true story?
While I Was Gone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sue Miller".