Most (film)

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Most (re-titled The Bridge in some countries) is a 2003 Czech film directed by Bobby Garabedian. The music score was created by John Debney (Passion of the Christ). It introduces three new characters, starring Vladimir Javorsky, Linda Rybova, and introducing Lada Onorej.

1 Plot
2 Main Cast
3 Awards
4 Box Office Performance
5 External links

[edit] Plot

Most is the story of a single father who takes his eight year-old son to work with him at the railroad drawbridge where he is the bridge tender. Just as an oncoming train approaches, his son falls into the drawbridge gear works, leaving the father with a horrific choice. While the film is produced from a completely secular viewpoint, parallels are drawn with the sacrifice a young boy and his father make to that of God and Jesus. Other relevant narratives run in parallel, namely one of a female drug-addict, and they all meet at the climax of this tumultuous film. Critics gave rave reviews for this unique, subtle, and brilliantly produced work. Many reviewers had deep and moving reaction to the film. Christianity Today magazine called it “life changing.”

[edit] Main Cast

Bridge operator, father- Vladimir Javorsky
His young son- Lada Ondrej
Young woman- Linda Rybova

[edit] Awards

Sundance Film Festival 2004: Official Selection^{[citation needed]}
Palm Springs International 2003: Winner ~ Best of Festival^{[citation needed]}
Maui Film Festival 2003: Winner - Best Short Film; Audience Award - Best Newcomers^{[citation needed]}
Heartland Film Festival 2003: Winner ~ Crystal Heart Award^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Box Office Performance

The film opened worldwide on October 27, 2006. Its openining weekend gross was $49,313. After 20 weeks, the film closed on March 11, 2007, totalling $179,780 in gross domestic, and $25,944 in foreign.^{[citation needed]}