The 9th Life of Louis Drax
Synopsis
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 film
- Features
- Director
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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 EastSanta Monica
CA 2450
USA
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