Spirit of Friendship
“A touching family tale of friendship and loss”
A touching family tale that follows little Billy as he sets out on a mission to speak with his mother in the afterlife while he is still coming to terms with her passing.
Synopsis
A young boy, grieving the recent loss of his mother, attempts to contact her with the help of his friends. That’s when a mysterious man appears, seemingly only visible to him. His friends think he is going crazy, but stand by him anyway. It’s through the two’s discussions that the boy learns to cherish his relationships with loved ones and to navigate loss, love, and eternal connections.
Technical Specifications
Delivery and format information for distributors.
Cast & Crew
Creative Team
Director
Danny Legare
Producer
Robert Kim
Writer
Danny Legare
Cast
Carter Grassi
Billy
Jeremy London
Adult Billy/Narrator
Sal Rendino
Leonard
Delaney Miclette
Emma
Luca Corticelli
Mike
Dante Corticelli
Jake
Brianna Gleason
Abby
Glen Nicholes Jr.
Dad/Mr. C
McKenna Jordan
Harper
Christian Miclette
Lance
Shane Shuska
Colin
Megan Aparo
Charlie
Reed Nicholes
Ryan
Key Crew
Production Stills
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Awards & Recognition
Festival selections and honors received.
Festival Selections
Critics & Reviews
What reviewers are saying.
“Spirit of Friendship is a heart-warming independent film that brings to mind the definitive coming-of-age drama Stand By Me.”
“Regardless of the dark topics it explores, it's well-intentioned and could even serve as a springboard for family conversations about moving forward with loss.”
“This is a moving story and one that holds heavy messages.”
“Spirit Of Friendship tells a sweet, well-meaning story with a heartwarming message.”
Where to Watch
Available on these platforms and providers.
US Cable Providers
Dish, Charter, Verizon Fios, Frontier, Suddenlink, Mediacom, CenturyLink, Google Fiber
Canada Cable Providers
Bell, Rogers, Shaw
Rating
Genres
Target Audience
Primary: Children ages 5-12 dealing with loss and grief. Secondary: Parents looking for meaningful family entertainment that addresses childhood anxieties in a gentle, empowering way.
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