One in a Million
“How would it feel to wake up one day and discover you had never been born?”
Synopsis
This film is about a teenager who struggles over his purpose and meaning in life. One day, he saves a child’s life and tells his girlfriend that that act may have been the reason he was born. That weekend, while cleaning his mom’s attic, he discovers in her diary that he was never born. At that moment, he ceases to exist and because he never existed, the child he had saved is killed because he wasn’t there to save him.
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June 15, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Carpenter
- Original Title
- One in a Million
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Mars Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Carpenter
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Carpenter
Director
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What is One in a Million about?
This film is about a teenager who struggles over his purpose and meaning in life. One day, he saves a child’s life and tells his girlfriend that that act may have been the reason he was born. That weekend, while cleaning his mom’s attic, he discovers in her diary that he was never born. At that moment, he ceases to exist and because he never existed, the child he had saved is killed because he wasn’t there to save him.
Who directed One in a Million?
One in a Million was directed by Fred Carpenter.
Who stars in One in a Million?
The principal cast of One in a Million includes Trevor Wallace, Lyssa Williams, Elizabeth Sinclair.
When was One in a Million released and how long is it?
One in a Million was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 17m.