The Dust Factory Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
A troubled youth learns a valuable lesson about trust and knowledge in this fantasy drama. Ryan (Ryan Kelley) is a teenager who lacks the ability to speak. One day, Ryan falls off a bridge and he finds himself transported to a strange fantasy world where he encounters his Grandpa Randolph (Armin Mueller-Stahl) and a pretty girl named Melanie (Hayden Panettiere); together, Ryan and Melanie learn to help one another with their problems, and they both discover the wisdom they can gain from elders like Grandpa Randolph. The Dust Factory is the first directorial credit for Eric Small, who also wrote the film's screenplay. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
10/15/2004
DVD Release Date:
03/22/2005
Rating:
PG
MPAA Reasons:
for thematic elements and some scary images.
Run Time:
99 min.
Distributor(s):
MGM/UA
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Finding a Way Back Home, Fantasy Lands
Tone:
Dreamlike, Fanciful, Lyrical, Melancholy
Keywords:
afterlife, circus, death, fantasy-world, life-choices, mute
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (10-15-2004)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
