Dancing Trees (2009)
Martha, 18, an autistic math genius tries to find her mother’s murderer…
Martha (Katie Boland), 18, sees the world as animated and fun. She has a form of autism that means she is a mathematical genuis whilst incapable of looking after herself. Living in a dull routinewith her cousin Nicole (Brooke Burns), and mother Josephine (Amanda Tapping), she sees the good in everything and everyone. But suddenly, her mother is the casualty of a brutal crime before her eyes and Martha is sent to a foster home. Nicole is distraught and battle for custody of her cousin, but the police constantly block her requests. Finally, Detective Velez relents, on one condition: Martha must help solve the crime and find justice for her fallen mother.
Cast
- Amanda Tapping - Josephina Rooney
- Brooke Burns - Nicole Davis
- Katie Boland - Martha Rooney
- Nicholas Lea - Detective Velez
- Scott Heindl - Jake
- Melanie Papalia - Penny
- Vanya Asher - Larry
- Brittaney Bennett - Joan Heller
- Silvio Pollio - Sal
Screenplay
Keywords
autism, investigation, woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dancing Trees about?
- Martha (Katie Boland), 18, sees the world as animated and fun. She has a form of autism that means she is a mathematical genuis whilst incapable of looking after herself. Living in a dull routinewith her cousin Nicole (Brooke Burns), and mother Josephine (Amanda Tapping), she sees the good in everything and everyone. But suddenly, her mother is the casualty of a brutal crime before her eyes and Martha is sent to a foster home. Nicole is distraught and battle for custody of her cousin, but the police constantly block her requests. Finally, Detective Velez relents, on one condition: Martha must help solve the crime and find justice for her fallen mother.
- Who directed Dancing Trees?
- Dancing Trees was directed by Anne Wheeler.
- Who stars in Dancing Trees?
- Dancing Trees stars Amanda Tapping, Brooke Burns, Katie Boland, Nicholas Lea, Scott Heindl, Melanie Papalia.
- How long is Dancing Trees?
- Dancing Trees has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Dancing Trees?
- Dancing Trees is a Drama, Family, Thriller film.
- Where was Dancing Trees produced?
- Dancing Trees was produced in Canada.