Wildflowers
“Sometimes, a chance meeting can be a chance to change your life...”
Synopsis
A melancholic 17-year-old raised on a small commune by her father encounters a free-spirited older woman she is convinced is her birth mother.
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Clea DuVall
Cally
Daryl Hannah
Sabine
Tomas Arana
Wade
Eric Roberts
Jacob
Richard Hillman
Graham
John Doe
Teacher
Sheila Tousey
Martha
Irene Bedard
Ruby
James Burnett
Tailor
David Graham
Trip
Alan Gelfant
Wolf
David Wike
Gahad
Carmen Nicole Tonarelli
Girl at Cafe
John Robb
Coulter
Johanna Mattox
Julie
Heather Mathieson
Teacher's Wife
Camille Waldorf
Commune Dinner
David Fine
Bolinas Roofer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melissa Painter
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Painter
- Original Score
- Sam Bisbee
- Original Title
- Wildflowers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melissa Painter
Melissa Painter
Sam Bisbee
Paul Ryan
Brent White
Timothy Bird, Thomas Garvin, Daryl Hannah, Zachary Matz, Christine Vachon
Department Leadership Roster
Melissa Painter
Director
Melissa Painter
Writer
Timothy Bird
Producer
Thomas Garvin
Producer
Zachary Matz
Producer
Paul Ryan
Director of Photography
Brent White
Editor
Chris Aysta
Costume Design
Sam Bisbee
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wildflowers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wildflowers about?
A melancholic 17-year-old raised on a small commune by her father encounters a free-spirited older woman she is convinced is her birth mother.
Who directed Wildflowers?
Wildflowers was directed by Melissa Painter.
Who stars in Wildflowers?
The principal cast of Wildflowers includes Clea DuVall, Daryl Hannah, Tomas Arana, Eric Roberts, Richard Hillman.
When was Wildflowers released and how long is it?
Wildflowers was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Wildflowers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wildflowers was composed by Sam Bisbee.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wildflowers?
Wildflowers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).