The Magic of Ordinary Days (2005): Cast & Plot
The Magic of Ordinary Days is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Brent Shields, starring Keri Russell as Livy, Daryl Shuttleworth and Skeet Ulrich. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Brent Shields
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Magic of Ordinary Days About?
The premise of The Magic of Ordinary Days without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pregnant out of wedlock, an educated young woman is pressured by her father into an arranged marriage with a lonely farmer in this drama set during WWII.
The Magic of Ordinary Days Cast & Characters
Keri Russell leads the cast as Livy, with Daryl Shuttleworth as Reverend Dunne and Skeet Ulrich as Ray Singleton. Directed by Brent Shields; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brent Shields
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Keri Russell as Livy - Daryl Shuttleworth as Reverend Dunne
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Skeet Ulrich as Ray Singleton - Jane McGregor as Abby
Also Starring in The Magic of Ordinary Days
· 7 more- Mare Winningham Martha
- Tania Gunadi Florence
- Gwendoline Yeo Rose
- Eric Winter Walter
- Ken Pogue Reverend Case
- Stephen Strachan Hank
- Katie Keating Ruth
More from Brent Shields
More films directed by Brent Shields: The Valley of Light, Brush with Fate, Cupid & Cate and Durango.
The Magic of Ordinary Days Plot Summary
What happens in The Magic of Ordinary Days from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Livy Dunne, a Denver minister’s daughter, finds herself facing an impossible choice when she becomes pregnant by a US Navy flight instructor who is on furlough. To shield her from society’s judgment, her father quietly arranges a marriage with a willing husband he thinks can keep the family name intact in a remote frontier town. Hearing of Livy’s predicament, Ray Singleton agrees to marry her without ever meeting her, a decision born of practicality, kindness, and a sense of duty to his own family in a region where young women are scarce and the war has upended everyday life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Magic of Ordinary Days, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Magic of Ordinary Days?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the father of Liv's baby?
Cars in The Magic of Ordinary Days
16 cars on screen, including the 1937 Ford V8 ½-Ton Pick-Up and the 1939 Chevrolet ½-Ton.
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1937 Ford V8 ½-Ton Pick-Up Important role -
1939 Chevrolet ½-Ton Minor role -
1940 Ford V8 De Luxe Minor role -
1929 Chevrolet Background role
The Magic of Ordinary Days Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “La Magia de un Día Cualquiera” and “הקסם בימים רגילים”.
- Also known as
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- La Magia de un Día Cualquiera
- הקסם בימים רגילים
- A Magia da Vida
- Hétköznapi varázslat
- La Magie de l'amour
- Обыкновенная магия
- 平凡岁月的魅力
- 더 매직 오브 오드너리 데이즈
- Магія звичайних днів
- Điều kỳ diệu của những ngày bình dị
- 平凡歲月的魅力
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The Magic of Ordinary Days FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Magic of Ordinary Days, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Magic of Ordinary Days?
The Magic of Ordinary Days runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Magic of Ordinary Days released?
The Magic of Ordinary Days was released on January 30, 2005.
Who directed The Magic of Ordinary Days?
The Magic of Ordinary Days was directed by Brent Shields.
More films by Brent Shields Who is in the cast of The Magic of Ordinary Days?
The Magic of Ordinary Days stars Keri Russell as Livy, Daryl Shuttleworth as Reverend Dunne and Skeet Ulrich as Ray Singleton, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Magic of Ordinary Days have a post-credit scene?
No. The Magic of Ordinary Days has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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