Racing Daylight (2007)

  • NR
  • 07/31/2007 (US)
  • Drama, Romance

Overview

RACING DAYLIGHT is a spooky murder mystery as well as a supernatural love story that transcends time. The film captures the journey of Sadie Stokes (Melissa Leo), a librarian, who comes back to her Cedersville family farm to take care of her catatonic grandmother (played by Leclanche Durand). They are the sole torchbearers of Cedersville. Sadie's happy existence is threatened when a mysterious image appears suddenly in her mirror, calling out the name "Anna" before vanishing. Haunted by the apparition, Sadie slowly begins to assume the characteristics of Anna Stokes, her ancestor, while discovering that the only person who can satisfy both herself and the spirit is her crush Henry (David Strathairn), the local handyman and an ardent Civil War fanatic. However, the plot thickens when Sadie eventually discovers that Henry is a reincarnation of Harry, a soldier and Anna’s love interest. Will Henry be able to settle the past Watch the film to find out.

Nicole Quinn

Director, Writer

Cast

Melissa Leo's headshot

Melissa Leo

Sadie / Anna
Jason Downs's headshot

Jason Downs

Edmund / Billy Palmer
David Strathairn's headshot

David Strathairn

Henry / Harry
Le Clanché du Rand's headshot

Le Clanché du Rand

Grandma / Oneida (as Leclanche Durand)
Denny Dillon's headshot

Denny Dillon

Gossip
Giancarlo Esposito's headshot

Giancarlo Esposito

Fred
Sabrina Lloyd's headshot

Sabrina Lloyd

Vicky Palmer
Davis Hall's headshot

Davis Hall

Doctor

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