Until Forever (film)
Until Forever is a 2016 American independent biographical romantic drama film written and directed by Michael Linn and starring Stephen Anthony Bailey and Madison Lawlor. It is based on the life of Michael Boyum (1976-1999), a 22-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota who married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Larson, six weeks before he died of leukemia.[2][3]
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Directed by | Michael Linn |
Written by | Michael Linn |
Produced by | Bonnie Boyum Carolyn Linn Marc Linn |
Starring | Stephen Anthony Bailey Madison Lawlor |
Cinematography | Shaun O'Connell |
Edited by | Marc Linn Michael Linn |
Music by | Michael Linn Chris Roman |
Production company | Linn Productions |
Distributed by | Vision Video CanZion Films (Latin America) |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $150,000[1] |
Plot
Cast
- Stephen Anthony Bailey as Michael Boyum
- Madison Lawlor as Michelle Larson
- Jamie Anderson as Matthew Boyum
- James Stephens III as Mr. Fenton
- Melina Alves as Diana
- Susan Chambers as Bonnie Boyum
- Jess Coreau as Shirley Larson
- Dennis Linn as Dan Boyum
- Robert Kampa as Denny Larson
Production
Filming took place in Hot Springs, South Dakota.[4][5] The film was also shot in the Twin Cities.[6][7] A scene was also filmed at the Meridian Highway Bridge.[8]
Reception
Edwin L. Carpenter of The Dove Foundation gave the film a positive review and wrote that it "features strong acting — especially that of Stephen Anthony Bailey as Michael and Madison Lawlor as Michelle — a tightly written script, and wonderful music."[9]
References
- Glover, Maury (5 October 2015). "Movie based on Minnesota mother's story of terminally ill son marrying soulmate". KMSP-TV. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- Lundell, Pam (9 February 2016). "Until Forever". KTIS-FM. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- "An in depth look at "Until Forever" by Linn Productions". KEVN-LD. 14 February 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- Taylor, John D. (8 December 2015). "Until Forever coming to Mueller Center Dec. 13 for screening". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- Nachtigall, Brett (16 September 2014). "Making movie magic". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- Guthry, Molly (4 February 2016). "16 years in the making, movie about son's cancer battle buoyed by faith". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- Evans, Pat (10 February 2016). "Minnesota mom inspires feature film about her son". KARE (TV). Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- DenOuden, Candy (25 February 2016). "'Until Forever' opens Friday in Mitchell". Mitchell Daily Republic. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- Carpenter, Edwin L. (12 February 2016). "Until Forever". The Dove Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2019.