IMDb > The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) (TV)

The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) (TV) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 15 | slideshow) Videos (see all 9)
The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) -- Clip: You're a bad man
The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) -- Clip: Told you not to talk to strangers
The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) -- Clip: You didn't intend any of this
The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) -- Clip: Will you be our flower girl?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) -- Clip: Come to dinner

Overview

User Rating:
6.4/10   779 votes
Your Rating:
Saving vote...
Deleting vote...
/10   (delete | history)
Sorry, there was a problem
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 8% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers (WGA):
John Pielmeier (teleplay)
Kim Edwards (novel)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Memory Keeper's Daughter on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
12 April 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Plot:
A father separates his son from his twin sister at birth to prevent him and the mother from knowing she was born with Down syndrome. Based on the novel by Kim Edwards. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
User Reviews:
Musical Score? more (12 total)

Cast

  (in credits order)

Emily Watson ... Caroline Gil

Dermot Mulroney ... Dr. David Henry

Gretchen Mol ... Nora Henry
Krystal Hope Nausbaum ... Phoebe
Hugh Thompson ... Al
Owen Pattison ... Paul - age 6
Dominique D'Arnell ... Little Girl
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jeremy Akerman ... The Minister
Heather Blom ... Student Stage Manager
Mary Colin Chisolm ... David's Mother (as Mary-Colin Chrisolm)
David Christoffel ... Pete Warren (as David C)
Emma Colbert ... Phoebe 6 years
Shawn Duggan ... Doctor Sanders
Molly Dunsworth ... Young Woman - 18 years
Dylan Harman ... Robert
Gay Hauser ... Department Store Clerk
Brian Heighton ... Police Officer
Simon Henderson ... Billy
Martha Irving ... Supervisor
Sandrine Lauzon ... Newborn Phoebe
Susan Leblanc-Crawford ... Lee

Lita Llewellyn ... Ruby

David Gibson McLean ... Duke (as David McLean)

Kerry McPherson ... Kay
Bruce Murphy ... Checkout Clerk
Catherine O'Connor ... Tabitha

Mark A. Owen ... Mover (as Mark Owen)
Don Ritchie ... Board President

Jamie Spilchuk ... Paul - age 18-22

Tyler Stentiford ... Paul 13 years
Rob Stewart
William Stordy ... Young David
Create a character page for: ?

Directed by
Mick Jackson 
 
Writing credits
(WGA)
John Pielmeier (teleplay)

Kim Edwards (novel "The Memory Keeper's Daughter")

Produced by
Howard Braunstein .... executive producer
Michael Jaffe .... executive producer
Michael Mahoney .... producer
 
Original Music by
Daniel Licht 
 
Film Editing by
Lori Jane Coleman 
 
Casting by
Richard Hicks 
David Rubin 
 
Production Design by
Doug McCullough 
 
Art Direction by
Ann Bromley 
 
Set Decoration by
Brian Enman 
 
Costume Design by
Debra Hanson 
 
Makeup Department
Colleen Ryan .... key makeup artist
Joanne Stamp .... key hair stylist
 
Production Management
Valerie Halman .... production manager
Abby Gail Palanker .... post-production supervisor
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
David McLennan .... first assistant director
Bruce Zwicker .... second assistant director
 
Art Department
Chris Brown .... property master
Brian Enman .... key set decorator
Robert Grani .... lead set dresser
Raymond MacDonald .... set dresser
 
Sound Department
Tim Chilton .... foley artist
Bob Costanza .... sound effects editor
Mark Purcell .... sound recordist
 
Special Effects by
Tony Kenny .... special effects coordinator
Lawrence Willett .... special effects technician
 
Visual Effects by
Derek Herr .... digital effects artist
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Doug Betts .... best boy grip
Eric Emery .... dolly grip
Michael Jackson .... grip
Ken Le Blanc .... gaffer
Eddy McInnis .... first assistant camera
Will Semple .... daily grip
Kelsey Smith .... steadicam operator: "b" camera
Andrew Stretch .... second camera assistant: "a" camera
 
Casting Department
John Buchan .... casting
Jason Knight .... casting: Canada
Jason Knight .... location casting
Noémi Westergard .... extras casting
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Denise Barrett .... period cutter
Bethana Briffett .... seamstress
 
Editorial Department
Derek Herr .... on-line editor
Christine Seino .... assistant on-line editor
Meridith Sommers .... assistant editor
Heidi Tebo .... project manager: The Post Group
 
Music Department
Mark Bensi .... music editor
Mark Bensi .... music supervisor
Jonathan Licht .... composer: additional music
Joseph Trapanese .... orchestrator
Jonathan Beard .... assistant to composer (uncredited)
 
Other crew
Rob Chapman .... production coordinator
Phil Hatcher .... location scout
Lynn Josephson .... assistant to executive producer
Micah Martin .... assistant location manager
John Shurko .... assistant production coordinator
Jason Van Houten .... location manager
 

Production CompaniesDistributors
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
90 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Anachronisms: When Nora and David are arguing in the kitchen and laundry room, Nora is shown using a modern style front load washing machine. more
Quotes:
Nora Henry: [burning the pictures from the darkroom and referring to David] Bastard! That bastard! more
Movie Connections:
Featured in The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) (TV) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
12 out of 23 people found the following review useful.
Musical Score?, 13 April 2008
6/10
Author: shimmer765 from United States

Does anyone know the name of the song that Paul is playing on the guitar when the family is vacationing at the beach???

I really enjoyed the book, but I wasn't entirely thrilled with the way the movie turned out. The book kept me turning the pages... I really thought that the movie didn't portray the struggle that Caroline went through with Phoebe growing up and her passion for her as a mother.

It really only touched on many of the aspects of the book and in my opinion the movie was sort of a quick synopsis of the book. The acting was OK... not Oscar-worthy or anything, just OK.

It was, however, entertaining, but I'm glad I read the book first!

Was the above review useful to you?
more (12 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) (TV)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Movie Vs. Book rockonbabe291
Who was the other girl/woman in the pics? cece1970
Confused... SexysBack
Was Norah still with David right before her birthday? freevers-1
Caroline's husband Al? DJSLEELEE
song sung by David blueskyhaze
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
La meglio gioventù La historia oficial Gone with the Wind The Kite Runner The House of the Spirits
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.