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  1. Movies
  2. Brilliant Mistakes

Brilliant Mistakes

2013
1h 49m
Drama
Mystery
Romance

Status

Released

Release

2013

Runtime

1h 49m

Storyline

"Through Tragedy We Grow"

Marcus Wright (Daniel Dambroff) is in love with Gabby (Elise McNamara). A devastating accident nearly kills her and renders her in a vegetative state. She can no longer walk or talk. Marcus is determined to make good on his promise to marry her. He is not only challenged by this unfortunate event but is made to jump many unexpected hurdles, including fending off Gabby's mother Sandra (Aria Mckenna), who clings to Marcus and takes her relationship with him beyond both of their boundaries. Marcus then meets Elliot Thurston (Christopher Clawson), a published author who wrote the novel "Brilliant Mistakes," a story about the author's personal regret. Marcus is a big fan of Elliot's positive energy and subsequently his writing, and a bond of common loss, dreams and goals ties them together. While Elliot brings color and life to Marcus' seemingly uncertain future, something is wrong and Marcus'trust in others is yet again weakened.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Apr 9, 2013
Languages
English
Production
Salisbury Films
Salisbury Films
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Daniel Dambroff

Marcus Wright

Christopher Clawson

Elliot Thurston

Aria McKenna

Sandra Penney

Elise McNamara

Gabby Penney

Trisha Carr

Erin Penney

Chris Holliday

Tina Wright

Rachel Oremland

Rachel Oremland

Becky Morris

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