Finding Jenua


Finding Jenua is an American film written, produced and directed by Alison Mason. The drama features Leigh Rose, Gayle James and Jordan Mantell.
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Plot

The film is about a young woman running away from her past and moves in with a woman who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and she believes is her granddaughter.

Cast

  • Leigh Rose as Jean
  • Gayle James as Edie
  • Jordan Mantell as Cal
  • Brian Mason as Bill
  • Christine Kellogg-Darrin as Faye
  • Jack Cornelius as Horace
  • Jen Davis as Rita
  • Jennifer Davis as Edie's Mom
  • Josh Davis as Jon
  • Jayme Rhae Edwards as Younger Jean
  • Mark Fier as Neighborhood Boy
  • Olivia Lauletta as Young Edie
  • Candice Rose as Young Jean
  • Bryan Ryan as Rick
  • Tracy Schmetterer as Shelly
  • Owen Sholar as Young Michael

Background

When the film was originally in development, the film had numerous A-list actors attached to the film, including Mandy Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Diane Keaton, and Tony Goldwyn.

Exhibition

In 2011, the film appeared in numerous film festivals, has found distribution, and will be released on DVD in May 2012 nationwide. In an interview with KABC television, Mason said, "We are going to be all over the planet, I think, in May. DVD, Netflix, I think it's going to be on the moon. It's everywhere."

Film festivals