Defying Gravity
"Sometimes you have to embrace death in order to embrace life."
Originally released in 2008. Defying Gravity is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Keller.
Starring Willam Belli, Brand Birtwistle, and Michael Francesco
Synopsis
Cassandra, a mute runaway girl, takes refuge in the cemetery in which her mother is laid to rest. She is watched over by Jorge, the cemetery caretaker, an illegal alien who is committed to the restoration of a classic '60 cadillac hearse. Shore is a dynamic, handsome, and brilliant young man who also happens to be homeless. After almost hitting Cassandra in his dilapidated VW bus, he becomes fascinated by the gothic cemetery waif and attempts to befriend her. A sequence of events results in Cass getting lost. Jorge and Shore flee the cemetery in a stolen hearse to find Cassandra before her abusive step-father does. All paths lead to Yermo - the site of a roadside diner and a feisty but compassionate transvestite waitress named Lola.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 8, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defying Gravity about?
Cassandra, a mute runaway girl, takes refuge in the cemetery in which her mother is laid to rest. She is watched over by Jorge, the cemetery caretaker, an illegal alien who is committed to the rest...
Who directed Defying Gravity?
Defying Gravity was directed by Michael Keller.
How long is Defying Gravity?
Defying Gravity has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Defying Gravity released?
Defying Gravity was released on January 8, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Defying Gravity?
The main cast of Defying Gravity includes Willam Belli, Brand Birtwistle, Michael Francesco, Tony Franchitto, Macauley Gray.