Limbo(1999)

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Synopsis

Like purgatory, "limbo" is a state between heaven and hell, where your dreams can still be seen in the distance -- either up ahead or trailing behind. Donna is a folk-rock singer who is eeking out a living performing in lounges in Juneau, Alaska. She still dreams of "making it," but she carries a lot of baggage with her -- namely Noelle, her resentful teenage daughter from a previous marriage who buries her brilliant writing potential beneath layers of anger, angst and a habit of self-mutilation. Joe is a weather-beaten, ex-fisherman who can't go near the water due to a freak boating accident he was involved in 25 years ago that left two women dead. When Joe and Donna cross paths, they find in each other a kindred spirit, but will the couple and Noelle survive the hard luck that eventually leave them emotionally and physically stranded on a deserted island with no provisions?
Like purgatory, "limbo" is a state between heaven and hell, where your dreams can still be seen in the distance -- either up ahead or trailing behind. Donna is a folk-rock singer who is eeking out a living …
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In Theaters

  • June 4, 1999

MPAA Rating

R

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Run Time

2 hours 6 minutes

Distributors

Screen Gems

Box Office

$1,997,807

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Juneau, Alaska, USA

Produced In

United States

Director

John Sayles

Director

Sandy McLeod

Director

CAST

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Donna De Angelo

David Strathairn

Joe Gastineau

Vanessa Martinez

Noelle De Angelo

Kris Kristofferson

Smilin' Jack Johansson

Casey Siemaszko

Bobby Gastineau

Kathryn Grody

Frankie