Drama, 2004. 98 min. In Distribution
SYNOPSIS
Fourteen year old Ralph (Adam Butcher) fears life as an orphan if his mother doesn’t emerge from a coma. Desperate to believe a miracle is the answer to his mother’s recovery, he sets out to actualize the miracle by running the 1954 Boston marathon. With faith in his heart and guidance from his rebellious teacher and coach, Father Hibbert (Campbell Scott – Duma), Ralph reaches beyond his place in the world.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
WINNER
2015 Canadian Screen Awards
DGC Craft Award for Outstanding Achievement in Direction – Feature Film – Michael McGowan
DGC Team Award for Outstanding Team Achievement in a Family Feature Film
WINNER
2005 London Canadian Film Festival
Audience Award – Michael McGowan
WINNER
2005 Paris Film Festival
Grand Prix – Michael McGowan
WINNER
2005 Writers Guild of Canada Awards
WGC Award – Feature Film – Michael McGowan
WINNER
2006 Young Artist Awards
Won Best International Family Feature Film