Laura Smiles
“She lives in the present ... she loves in the past”
Synopsis
"Laura Smiles" is an alarmingly effective portrait of a woman's mental breakdown. We are introduced to "Laura" at her happiest time, in a warm, loving relationship with her fiancé (a very appealing Kip Pardue) in the city, literally the love of her life. In flashbacks, we then see the sweet development of this relationship out of order as these moments become brightly lit and colored memories that desperately intrude on her later in life, as she becomes consumed with guilt and remorse over his fate. These feelings start to overwhelm her current life as a wife and mother. As something inconsequential in what she calls her "suburban drudgery" triggers the past -- in the supermarket, cooking, cleaning, at a school play-- she acts out increasingly aberrantly to counteract the feelings they generate, especially when she can no longer distinguish past from present from dreams, recalling Blanche Du Bois.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Ruscio
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Ruscio
- Original Score
- John M. Davis
- Original Title
- Laura Smiles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Ruscio
Jason Ruscio
John M. Davis
Sion Michel
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Ruscio
Director
Jason Ruscio
Screenplay
John M. Davis
Original Music Composer
Sion Michel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laura Smiles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laura Smiles about?
"Laura Smiles" is an alarmingly effective portrait of a woman's mental breakdown. We are introduced to "Laura" at her happiest time, in a warm, loving relationship with her fiancé (a very appealing Kip Pardue) in the city, literally the love of her life. In flashbacks, we then see the sweet development of this relationship out of order as these moments become brightly lit and colored memories that desperately intrude on her later in life, as she becomes consumed with guilt and remorse over his fate. These feelings start to overwhelm her current life as a wife and mother. As something inconsequential in what she calls her "suburban drudgery" triggers the past -- in the supermarket, cooking, cleaning, at a school play-- she acts out increasingly aberrantly to counteract the feelings they generate, especially when she can no longer distinguish past from present from dreams, recalling Blanche Du Bois.
Who directed Laura Smiles?
Laura Smiles was directed by Jason Ruscio.
Who stars in Laura Smiles?
The principal cast of Laura Smiles includes Petra Wright , Mark Derwin, Kip Pardue, Jonathan Silverman, Ted Hartley.
When was Laura Smiles released and how long is it?
Laura Smiles was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Laura Smiles make at the box office?
Laura Smiles grossed $4K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Laura Smiles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laura Smiles was composed by John M. Davis.