Milk and Honey

1h 29m 1988

Brief Synopsis

A young Jamaican woman leaves her family for a chance at a better life in Toronto.

Cast & Crew

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Rebecca Yates

Director

Josette Simon

Johanna Bell

Lyman Ward

Adam Bernardi

Richard Mills

David

Djanet Sears

Del

Errol Slue

Gordon--Mr Fixit

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1988
Production Company
Cine Flics Productions; J A Film Company Inc; Ontario Film Development Corporation; Sales Company; TTlTfilm Canada; Zenith Productions
Distribution Company
Cinema Pluss
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Jamaica

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Synopsis

A young Jamaican woman leaves her family for a chance at a better life in Toronto.

Directors

Rebecca Yates

Director

Glen Salzman

Director

Cast

Josette Simon

Johanna Bell

Lyman Ward

Adam Bernardi

Richard Mills

David

Djanet Sears

Del

Errol Slue

Gordon--Mr Fixit

Leonie Forbes

Miss Emma

Jane Dingle

Maureen

Tom Butler

Steven Wineberg

Fiona Reid

Sandy Wineberg

Tyler Oxenholm

Josh--As A 1-Year-Old

Brandon Botham

Josh--As A 1-Year-Old

Christopher Doherty

Josh--As A 4-Year-Old

Jackie Richardson

Preacher

David Ferry

Nightschool Teacher

Lubomir Mykytiuk

Ellis--1st Immigration Officer

Robert Wisden

Flanagan--2nd Immigration Officer

Diane D'aquila

David'S Teacher

Irene Pauzer

School Secretary

Lucy Filippone

Chicken Waitress

Richardo Keens-douglas

Bartender

Gerry Mendicino

Mr Stefano

David Smith

Stylish Man

Chris Benson

Policeman

Charles Hyatt

Village Preacher

Dorothy Cunningham

Joanna'S Mother

Ann-marie Fuller

Joanna'S Sister

Marjorie Whylie

Joanna'S Aunt

Grace Mcghie

Joanna'S Cousin

Yero Magnus

David--As A 7-Year-Old

Volier Johnson

Taxi Driver

Kevin Wynter

Man In Trunk

Crew

Guy Dufaux

Director Of Photography

Mickey Erbe

Music; Music Director

Gabriella Martinelli

Line Producer

Bruce Nyznik

Editor

Bruce Nyznik

Sound Editor

Bruce Nyznik

Sound Design

Peter O'brian

Executive Producer

Trevor Rhone

Screenwriter

Glen Salzman

Screenwriter

Glen Salzman

Co-Producer

Francois Seguin

Art Direction

Maribeth Solomon

Music; Music Director

Delphine White

Costumes

Rebecca Yates

Co-Producer

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1988
Production Company
Cine Flics Productions; J A Film Company Inc; Ontario Film Development Corporation; Sales Company; TTlTfilm Canada; Zenith Productions
Distribution Company
Cinema Pluss
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Jamaica

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States June 16, 1989

Released in United States Summer June 16, 1989

Directorial debut for Rebecca Yates and Glen Salzman.

Fomerly distributed by ABC Distribution.

Began shooting April 5, 1987.

Completed shooting May 18, 1987.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 16 & 19, 1989.

Shown at Festival Latino Film in New York City August 16-September 5, 1991.

Shown at Greater Fort Lauderdale Film Festival October 24, 1989.

World premiere at Toronto Festival of Festivals (Perspective Canada) September 9, 1988.

format 1.85

color

dialogue English

Released in United States June 16, 1989 (New York City)

Released in United States Summer June 16, 1989

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