The Music Never Stopped

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Synopsis

Henry struggles to bond with his estranged son, Gabriel, who suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music.

Directed by

Jim Kohlberg

Written by

Gwyn Lurie, Gary Marks, Oliver Sacks

Cast

J.K. Simmons

Henry Sawyer

Lou Taylor Pucci

Gabriel Sawyer

Julia Ormond

Dianne Daley

Cara Seymour

Helen Sawyer

Mía Maestro

Celia

Tammy Blanchard

Tamara

Scott Adsit

Dr. Biscow

James Urbaniak

Mike Tappin

MA

Max Antisell

Young Gabriel

Peggy Gormley

Florence

Ryan Karels

Bernie

Josh Segarra

Mark Ferris

Xander Johnson

Weed

Jesse Roche

Steve

Erica Fae

College Representative

Matthew J. McCarthy

Carl

Details

Released

March 18, 2011

Runtime

1h 45m

Status

Released

Language

EN

Country

United States of America

Budget

$4,000,000

Box office

$253,899

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