Stones in the Sun (2014)
In the midst of increasing political violence, a young couple, two sisters, and a father and son are driven from Haiti to New York, where they must confront the truths of their interlocked pasts.
- Date of release
- 2014-11-20
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Patricia Benoit
Casting
- Thierry Saintine — Gerald
- James Noel — Ronald
- Patricia Rhinvil — Vita
- Jean-Dany Joachim — Fanfan
- Edwidge Danticat — Yannick
- Michele Marcelin — Micheline
- Nara B.K. — Jenny
- Atibon Nazaire — Guito
- Carlo Mitton — Max
- Diana Masi — Rebecca
- Deshja Driggs — Kelly
- Carl Low — Cop
Interesting facts
Stones in the Sun is a 2012 Haitian American film written and directed by Patricia Benoit and starring Edwidge Danticat, Michele Marcelin, Diana Masi, Thierry Saintine, Patricia Rhinvil, James Noel, and Carlo Mitton. It premiered at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize for Best Narrative Director.
Production
Principal photography took place over 21 days in New York City, 4 days in Jacmel, Haiti, and half a day at the Miami International Airport during the crew's layover between New York and Haiti.
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