Son of the Sunshine (2009): Cast
Son of the Sunshine is a 2009 sci-fi drama starring Ryan Ward as Sonny Johnns, Shantelle Canzanese and Craig Porritt. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Heart Shaped Movies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Son of the Sunshine About?
The premise of Son of the Sunshine without spoilers.
Love heals. A socially isolated young man living with Tourette’s Syndrome volunteers for an experimental brain surgery aimed at silencing his tics. While the procedure gradually mutes his symptoms, it also strips him of the mysterious ability he has to comfort and heal the sick and dying, forcing him to confront what remains of his identity.
Son of the Sunshine Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- brother sister relationship
- disability
- healing power
- toronto ontario canada
- father son relationship
- family relationships
- hospital
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- small town
- magical realism
- man
- spiked drink
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- heart with names carved in wood
- subway
- experimental treatment
- brother impregnates sister
- closing a bank account
- younger version of character
- envelope full of money
- submerged in a bath
- cussing
- paternity
- french kissing
- abusive boyfriend
- woman smoking
- home movies
- sleeping nude
- older brother younger sister relationship
- railroad bridge
- movie theater
- internal monologue
- written and directed by star
- n word
- brother and sister in love with each other
- mother and son living together
- falling from a bridge
- blue hair
- brother and sister hold hands
- female bare back
- mother son relationship
- unknown father
- gray cat
- taboo
- following someone
- converse sneakers
- power of healing
- dead cat
- glass figurine
- kicked out of the house
- leopard print
Son of the Sunshine Cast & Characters
Ryan Ward leads the cast as Sonny Johnns, with Shantelle Canzanese as Meryl Johnns and Craig Porritt as John.
- Ryan Ward as Sonny Johnns
- Shantelle Canzanese as Meryl Johnns
- Craig Porritt as John
- JoAnn Nordstrom as Liz Johnns
Also Starring in Son of the Sunshine
· 12 more- Jordan Duarte Doug
- Steven L. Bird Leonard Johnns
- Rebecca McMahon Arielle
- Robert Skeates Jackie
- Don Tjart Dr. Morgan
- Eden Genovese Baby Meryl
- Jesse Potter Sonny - Age 5
- Gal Amit Sonny - Age 11
- Rachel Salem Wiseman Arielle - Age 11
- Amanda Kistindey Mother on Subway
- Isabella Achoneftos Toddler on Subway
- Alyssa Abernot Subway Girl
Son of the Sunshine Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Son of the Sunshine.
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Movies Like Son of the Sunshine
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Sun, Son frère and Behind the Sun.
Son of the Sunshine FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Son of the Sunshine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Son of the Sunshine?
Son of the Sunshine runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Son of the Sunshine released?
Son of the Sunshine was released on January 18, 2009.
Who is in the cast of Son of the Sunshine?
Son of the Sunshine stars Ryan Ward as Sonny Johnns, Shantelle Canzanese as Meryl Johnns and Craig Porritt as John, among 16 credited actors.
Does Son of the Sunshine have a post-credit scene?
No. Son of the Sunshine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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