Dandelion (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dandelion is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Mark Milgard. It earned $151,755 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2005. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Director
- Mark Milgard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- International Film Circuit
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dandelion About?
The premise of Dandelion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a quiet town of rolling fields, sixteen-year-old Mason lives a solitary existence, surrounded by families trapped in a silent disconnect and a palpable absence of love. His world shifts when he encounters Danny, a sensitive and troubled young woman. A tender connection blossoms between them, but their fragile bond is soon challenged by unspoken truths and the complexities of their individual struggles.
Dandelion Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- betrayal by a friend
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- love
- small town
- field
- machine
- refusing sex
- aggression
- one word title
- misspelled name
- election
- suit
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- house for rent
- sacrifice
- betrayal
- dying young
- death of brother
- suicidal tendency
- shaking someone
- shopping
- lying on the ground
- dancing
- dancer
- sleep
- necklace
- locket
- telephone call
- jail cell
- brushing hair
- printing shop
- printing error
- spray paint
- jumping onto a train
- tombstone
- grave
- graveyard
- cemetery
- digging a grave
- cooking
- colored glass
- throwing pots and pans
- breaking a dish
- undoing pants
- erection
- running in a circle
- running
- new girl in town
- suicide of daughter
- death of daughter
- suicide of grandfather
The Director of Dandelion
Directed by Mark Milgard.
- Director Mark Milgard
Dandelion Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dandelion 63 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 4.6
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TMDB 64% User score
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Dandelion Plot Summary
What happens in Dandelion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a small town defined by rolling fields and endless skies, a sixteen-year-old named Mason Mullich grows up in a household where silence seems to stretch forever and warmth feels scarce. His family life is strained: his father is a stern local politician who can be abusive, his mother is dutiful but unstable, and Mason also has an uncle who grapples with mental illness. The town’s calm surface masks the tension that threads through their days, shaping Mason’s sense of belonging and security.
Full summary
The whole story of Dandelion, scene by scene
Dandelion Box Office
Dandelion grossed $151,755 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$151.8K
- International
- $151.8K
Dandelion Awards & Nominations
Dandelion earned 1 award nomination, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2005.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Cinematography
Dandelion Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dandelion.
Dandelion Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Into the Sun” and “Dandelion - Eine Liebe in Idaho”.
- Also known as
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- Into the Sun
- Dandelion - Eine Liebe in Idaho
- Глухарче
- Dmuchawiec
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dandelion, What the Daisy Said and Like Dandelion Dust.
Dandelion FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Release Date
Release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dandelion, each answered in a sentence.
When was Dandelion released?
Dandelion was released on October 7, 2005.
Who directed Dandelion?
Dandelion was directed by Mark Milgard.
How much did Dandelion make at the box office?
Dandelion grossed $151,755 worldwide.
How is Dandelion rated?
Dandelion has 63 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Dandelion nominated for any awards?
Dandelion received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Dandelion have a post-credit scene?
No. Dandelion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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