A Shine of Rainbows
“An abandoned child brings the colors of love into their lives.”
Synopsis
An orphaned boy named Tomás is adopted by Maire O’Donnell to live on a whimsical Irish isle filled with new friends, secret caves and a lost baby pup seal stranded on the coast. But when Maire's reluctant husband Alec refuses to accept Tomás as his own son, the boy drifts down a fateful path of adventure and self-discovery, illuminating how rainbows can shine around - and within - us all.
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A Shine of Rainbows - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vic Sarin
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Spear, Vic Sarin
- Original Score
- Keith Power
- Original Title
- A Shine of Rainbows
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Sepia Films, Octagon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vic Sarin
Catherine Spear, Vic Sarin
Keith Power
Vic Sarin
Alison Grace
Morgan O'Sullivan, James Flynn, John Hamilton, Tina Pehme, David Reckziegel
Department Leadership Roster
Vic Sarin
Director
Catherine Spear
Writer
Vic Sarin
Writer
Vic Sarin
Director of Photography
Susan Scott
Costume Design
James Flynn
Producer
Tina Pehme
Producer
Kim Roberts
Producer
Tom McCullagh
Production Design
Alison Grace
Editor
Keith Power
Original Music Composer
Donal O'Farrell
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Shine of Rainbows
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What is A Shine of Rainbows about?
An orphaned boy named Tomás is adopted by Maire O’Donnell to live on a whimsical Irish isle filled with new friends, secret caves and a lost baby pup seal stranded on the coast. But when Maire's reluctant husband Alec refuses to accept Tomás as his own son, the boy drifts down a fateful path of adventure and self-discovery, illuminating how rainbows can shine around - and within - us all.
Who directed A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows was directed by Vic Sarin.
Who stars in A Shine of Rainbows?
The principal cast of A Shine of Rainbows includes Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, John Bell, Tara Alice Scully, Niamh Shaw.
When was A Shine of Rainbows released and how long is it?
A Shine of Rainbows was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for A Shine of Rainbows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Shine of Rainbows was composed by Keith Power.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Shine of Rainbows?
A Shine of Rainbows holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).