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''Wish You Well'' is a 2013 theatrical family film directed by
Darnell Martin Darnell Martin (born January 7, 1964) is an American television and film director, screenwriter, and film producer. Early life and education Martin was born in Bronx, New York, the daughter of Marilyn, a dancer of Irish-American descent, and a ...
, written by
David Baldacci David Baldacci (born August 5, 1960) is an American novelist. An attorney by education, Baldacci writes mainly suspense novels and legal thrillers. Biography Early life and education David Baldacci was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. H ...
from his 2001 novel of the same name, and starring
Mackenzie Foy Mackenzie Christine Foy (born November 10, 2000) is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying Renesmee Cullen in the 2012 film '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2'', which earned her a Young Artist Award nomination a ...
,
Josh Lucas Joshua Lucas Easy Dent Maurer (born June 20, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in various films, including '' American Psycho'' (2000), '' You Can Count on Me'' (2000), '' The Deep End'' (2001), '' A Beautiful Mind'' (20 ...
and
Ellen Burstyn Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complicated women in dramas, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Em ...
and JP Vanderloo The movie is set in rural
Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
and follows Lou and her younger brother Oz who are forced to move to their grandmother's farm following a tragic accident. While living on the farm Lou dreams of following her fathers' footsteps as a writer while her grandmother Louisa Mae tries to stop a coal and gas company from taking her family farm. The supporting cast features
Ned Bellamy Ned Bellamy (born May 7, 1957) is an American actor. Early life and education Bellamy was educated at UCLA. His brother, Mark Bellamy, was the United States Ambassador to Kenya from 2003 until 2006. Career After graduating from UCLA, Bellamy ...
and
Laura Fraser Laura Fraser (born 24 July 1975) is a Scottish actress. She has played Door in the urban fantasy series ''Neverwhere'', Kate in the film ''A Knight's Tale'', Cat MacKenzie in the BBC Three drama series ''Lip Service'' and Lydia Rodarte-Quayle i ...
, the cinematographer was
Frank Prinzi Frank Prinzi is an American cinematographer and director. He earned his degree from New York University. Selected cinematography credits *''The Brother from Another Planet'' (1984) *'' Stranger Than Paradise'' (1984) *''Day of the Dead'' (19 ...
, and the music was by
Paul Cantelon Paul Cantelon (born December 25, 1959) is an American contemporary classical music and popular music composer, a film score composer and an actor He is also a violinist, pianist, and accordionist, and a founding member of the American alternati ...
. The film was shot in
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, near the southeastern border of
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.


Cast

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Mackenzie Foy Mackenzie Christine Foy (born November 10, 2000) is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying Renesmee Cullen in the 2012 film '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2'', which earned her a Young Artist Award nomination a ...
as Lou Cardinal *
Josh Lucas Joshua Lucas Easy Dent Maurer (born June 20, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in various films, including '' American Psycho'' (2000), '' You Can Count on Me'' (2000), '' The Deep End'' (2001), '' A Beautiful Mind'' (20 ...
as Cotton Longfellow *
Ellen Burstyn Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complicated women in dramas, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Em ...
as Louisa Mae Cardinal *
Ned Bellamy Ned Bellamy (born May 7, 1957) is an American actor. Early life and education Bellamy was educated at UCLA. His brother, Mark Bellamy, was the United States Ambassador to Kenya from 2003 until 2006. Career After graduating from UCLA, Bellamy ...
as George Davis * JP Vanderloo as Oz Cardinal *
Alano Miller Alano Herberto Miller (born 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Cato on the short-lived WGN America drama series ''Underground''. Early life Miller was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, U.S. Miller is of Cuban, Ba ...
as Eugene Randall *
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick Seamus Liam Davey-Fitzpatrick (born December 29, 1998) is an American actor. His first film role was as Damien Thorn in the 2006 remake of the thriller ''The Omen (2006 film), The Omen''. Personal life Davey-Fitzpatrick was born in New York City, ...
as Diamond Skinner * Antonio Ducrot as Billy Davis *
Laura Fraser Laura Fraser (born 24 July 1975) is a Scottish actress. She has played Door in the urban fantasy series ''Neverwhere'', Kate in the film ''A Knight's Tale'', Cat MacKenzie in the BBC Three drama series ''Lip Service'' and Lydia Rodarte-Quayle i ...
as Amanda Cardinal


External links


''Wish You Well''
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David Baldacci David Baldacci (born August 5, 1960) is an American novelist. An attorney by education, Baldacci writes mainly suspense novels and legal thrillers. Biography Early life and education David Baldacci was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. H ...
2013 films American drama films Films shot in Virginia Films set in Virginia Films scored by Paul Cantelon Films directed by Darnell Martin 2013 drama films 2010s American films {{2010s-drama-film-stub