Until Forever (film) explained
Until Forever |
Director: | Michael Linn |
Producer: | Bonnie Boyum Carolyn Linn Marc Linn |
Starring: | Stephen Anthony Bailey Madison Lawlor |
Music: | Michael Linn Chris Roman |
Cinematography: | Shaun O'Connell |
Editing: | Marc Linn Michael Linn |
Studio: | Linn Productions |
Distributor: | Vision Video CanZion Films (Latin America) |
Runtime: | 100 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Budget: | $150,000[1] |
Until Forever is a 2016 American independent biographical romantic drama film written and directed by Michael Linn and starring Stephen Anthony Bailey and Madison Lawlor. It is based on the life of Michael Boyum (1976-1999), a 22-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota who married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Larson, six weeks before he died of leukemia.[2] [3]
Cast
- Stephen Anthony Bailey as Michael Boyum
- Madison Lawlor as Michelle Larson
- Jamie Anderson as Matthew Boyum
- James Stephens III as Mr. Fenton
- Melina Alves as Diana
- Susan Chambers as Bonnie Boyum
- Jess Coreau as Shirley Larson
- Dennis Linn as Dan Boyum
- Robert Kampa as Denny Larson
Production
Filming took place in Hot Springs, South Dakota.[4] [5] The film was also shot in the Twin Cities.[6] [7] A scene was also filmed at the Meridian Highway Bridge.[8]
Reception
Edwin L. Carpenter of The Dove Foundation gave the film a positive review and wrote that it "features strong acting — especially that of Stephen Anthony Bailey as Michael and Madison Lawlor as Michelle — a tightly written script, and wonderful music."[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Glover. Maury. Movie based on Minnesota mother's story of terminally ill son marrying soulmate. 5 October 2015. KMSP-TV. 10 July 2019.
- Web site: Lundell. Pam. Until Forever. 9 February 2016. KTIS-FM. 10 July 2019.
- Web site: An in depth look at "Until Forever" by Linn Productions. 14 February 2016. KEVN-LD. 11 July 2019.
- News: Taylor. John D.. Until Forever coming to Mueller Center Dec. 13 for screening. 8 December 2015. Rapid City Journal. 10 July 2019.
- News: Nachtigall. Brett. Making movie magic. 16 September 2014. Rapid City Journal. 10 July 2019.
- News: Guthry. Molly. 16 years in the making, movie about son's cancer battle buoyed by faith. 4 February 2016. St. Paul Pioneer Press. 10 July 2019.
- Web site: Evans. Pat. Minnesota mom inspires feature film about her son. 10 February 2016. KARE (TV). 10 July 2019.
- Web site: DenOuden. Candy. 'Until Forever' opens Friday in Mitchell. 25 February 2016. Mitchell Daily Republic. 10 July 2019.
- Web site: Carpenter. Edwin L.. Until Forever. 12 February 2016. The Dove Foundation. 9 July 2019.