Project Detail

The 9th Life of Louis Drax

Synopsis

A psychologist who begins working with a young boy who has suffered a near-fatal fall finds himself drawn into a mystery that tests the boundaries of fantasy and reality.
Begining on Louis Drax's 9th birthday, when he miraculously survives a near fatal fall. His doctor Allan Pascal finds himself tangled between his professional responsibility and his growing affections for the boys mother a fragile young beauty. When Louis's father comes under suspicion, Pascal realizes other mysterious forces may be at work.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Features
Director
Alexandre Aja
Producer
Alexandre Aja, Tim Bricknell, Max Minghella, Shawn Williamson
Editor
Baxter
Screenwriter
Max Minghella (screenplay), Liz Jensen (novel)
Director of Photography
Maxime Alexandre
Production Designer
Rachel O'Toole
Composer
Patrick Watson
Principal cast
Jamie Dornan, Sarah Gadon, Aaron Paul, Molly Parker, Barbara Hershey, Aiden Longworth

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Canada, UK, US coproduction

Brightlight Pictures (US), Antcolony Films (UK)

Sales Company

Miramax

Colorado Avenue, Suite 100 East
Santa Monica
CA 2450
USA

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