Like Dandelion Dust is the first feature film created from a novel by Karen Kingsbury, America’s No. 1 inspirational author. With more than 20 million copies of her 50-plus award-winning books in print, nine of which hit No. 1 on national best-selling lists, Karen’s novels have long attracted film and television producers.
Like Dandelion Dust is a compelling drama about the intertwined lives of two families and the struggles of parenthood. Joey has had a picture-perfect life with the privileged Campbell family until the day they receive a startling phone call telling them that Joey’s birth parents want him back. Now a judge’s decision could tear him away from the only home he has ever known. Each character will be tested as one family fights to keep the son they love and the other to begin a new life.
Exploring the different meanings of being a parent through the gritty and realistic lives of the struggling, blue-collar Porter’s and the well-to-do Campbell’s, the lives of the two families intersect, intertwine and collide, all for the love of a little boy. Joey’s future hangs in the balance as issues of parenthood and class warfare play out. Someone must make the bravest decision of his/her life; showing that sometimes the greatest love is letting go. Through critically acclaimed acting performances, this film bravely exposes the humanity in each character, reminding the viewer that people in all walks of life have the potential to be the best and worst versions of themselves at any time. Hard life issues such as domestic and alcohol abuse affect families, crossing generations and ethnic boundaries, as the film hits a core place, deep in the heart of audiences everywhere.
Like Dandelion Dust is already the recipient of more than 30 national and international film festival awards, including:
● Las Vegas Film Festival (Audience Award for Best Feature, Grand Jury Best Feature, Best Actor for Barry Pepper)
● Heartland Film Festival (Audience Choice for Best Dramatic Feature)
● Vail Film Festival (Audience Choice for Best Feature)
● Sedona International Film Festival (Best Feature Jury Award)
● San Diego Film Festival (Best Actress for Mira Sorvino)
● Cinema City International Film Festival (Best Feature Jury Award)
● Deauville American Film Festival (Official Selection)
● Palm Springs International Film Festival (Best of the Fest)
Like Dandelion Dust DVD Special Features: (Catalog # 2270139)
● Like Dandelion Dust Comes To Life
○ Interviews with author Karen Kingsbury and producers
● Karen Kingsbury: Adoption Story
○ Interview with Karen Kingsbury about the adoption of her three sons
● Kevin Downes: Adoption Story
○ Interview with producer Kevin Downes about the adoption of his son
● Deleted and Extended Scenes
Like Dandelion Dust 1-Disc DVD (Catalog # 2270139)
Street Date: January 25, 2011
Screen Format: Widescreen
Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital / Spanish Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English and Spanish
U.S. Rating: PG 13
Total Run Time: 100 Minutes
Closed Captioned: Yes