Charlotte Sometimes (film)
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- This article is about the 2002 film. For other works, see Charlotte Sometimes.
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| Directed by | Eric Byler |
| Produced by | Eric Byler |
| Written by | Eric Byler |
| Starring | Michael Idemoto Eugenia Yuan Matt Westmore Jacqueline Kim |
| Music by | Michael Brook |
| Cinematography | Rob Humphreys |
| Editing by | Eric Byler Kenn Kashima Tom Moore |
| Release date(s) |  11 March 2002 (SXSW) |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English Japanese Chinese |
| Budget | $80,000 (estimated) |
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Charlotte Sometimes is the name of a 2002 film written, directed, and produced by Eric Byler.
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[edit] Plot
Nominated for two 2003 Independent Spirit Awards, and hailed by Roger Ebert as a breakthrough for Asian American filmmakers, Charlotte Sometimes is a "mysterious and erotic" romance exploring the kinds of love for which there are no names or clear arrangements.
Michael Idemoto (Sunsets) stars as Michael, a reclusive auto mechanic captivated by an enigmatic drifter (Jacqueline Kim, 2003 Spirit Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress). Eugenia Yuan co-stars as Michael’s tenant and best friend who, despite her live in boyfriend (Matt Westmore), may hold the key to Michael’s heart.
When the women in Michael’s life meet face to face, Michael is forced to chose between a daring tryst with an alluring stranger, and the habitual comfort of his bittersweet obsession.
[edit] Cast
- Michael Idemoto - Michael
- Eugenia Yuan - Lori
- Matt Westmore - Justin
- Jacqueline Kim - Charlotte/Darcy
- Kimberly-Rose Wolter - Kakela
- Shizuko Hoshi – Aunt
[edit] Trivia
- Cody ChesnuTT appears as himself in the film, performing on stage, and several of his songs are featured in the soundtrack. ChesnuTT also recorded a song for director Eric Byler's follow-up feature Americanese.
[edit] Awards and nominations
- Won the Audience Award at the SXSW Film Festival[1]
- Won Best Picture at the San Diego Asian Film Festival[1]
- Won the Special Jury Prize at the Florida International Film Festival[1]
- Nominated for two 2003 Independent Spirit Awards: The John Cassavetes Award (Best First Feature under $500,000), and Best Supporting Female (Jacqueline Kim)[2]
- Featured in the 2003 Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival. After the film's showing, he interviewed director Byler, executive producer John Bard Manulis, and cast members Idemoto and Kim[3]
