The Hanging Garden
“It's hard to go home... ten years after your death.”
Synopsis
William, a once obese and troubled teen, goes back to his family's home after being gone, without word, for ten years and finds it (and his family) haunted with his past. He had moved to the city and become a fit, well-adjusted gay man, but during his visit home, he becomes unhinged as the newly remembered reasons for his miserable adolescence come to life in each of their presents.
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The Hanging Garden (Gay Themed Movie) 1997
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thom Fitzgerald
- Screenplay & Story
- Thom Fitzgerald
- Original Score
- John Roby
- Original Title
- The Hanging Garden
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thom Fitzgerald
Thom Fitzgerald
John Roby
Daniel Jobin
Susan Shanks
Arnie Gelbart, Louise Garfield, Thom Fitzgerald
Department Leadership Roster
Thom Fitzgerald
Director
Thom Fitzgerald
Writer
Arnie Gelbart
Producer
James A. Worthen
Costume Design
Louise Garfield
Producer
Thom Fitzgerald
Producer
Taavo Soodor
Production Design
Daniel Jobin
Director of Photography
Susan Shanks
Editor
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What is The Hanging Garden about?
William, a once obese and troubled teen, goes back to his family's home after being gone, without word, for ten years and finds it (and his family) haunted with his past. He had moved to the city and become a fit, well-adjusted gay man, but during his visit home, he becomes unhinged as the newly remembered reasons for his miserable adolescence come to life in each of their presents.
Who directed The Hanging Garden?
The Hanging Garden was directed by Thom Fitzgerald.
Who stars in The Hanging Garden?
The principal cast of The Hanging Garden includes Peter MacNeill, Chris Leavins, Kerry Fox, Joel S. Keller, Seana McKenna.
When was The Hanging Garden released and how long is it?
The Hanging Garden was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hanging Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hanging Garden was composed by John Roby.