Children on Their Birthdays
| Children on Their Birthdays | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mark Medoff |
| Produced by |
Howard Baldwin Karen Baldwin Billy Higgins Willian J. Immerman Ginger T. Perkins Paul Pompian Ray Simmons |
| Written by |
Truman Capote Douglas Sloan |
| Starring |
Sheryl Lee Joe Pichler Jesse Plemons Tania Raymonde Christopher McDonald Tom Arnold Phyllis Frelich |
| Cinematography | Steven Shaw |
| Edited by | Sidney Levin |
| Distributed by |
Artisan Entertainment Crusader Entertainment Koch Media Moonstone Entertainment |
Release date | 2002 |
Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $54,912[1] |
Children on Their Birthdays is a 2002 American independent film directed by Mark Medoff. The screenplay written by Douglas Sloan is based on "Children on Their Birthdays", the short story of the same title by Truman Capote. This was the last film appearance by Joe Pichler before his disappearance in 2006.
Plot
In the summer of 1947, a pretentious thirteen-year-old girl called "Miss" Lily Jane Bobbit is liked by two boys, who are best friends. Using the funniest vocabulary and the ever so heavy accent, she manages to win the attraction of the towns people, including the love of the two best friends. As the story continues, it must be decided as to whether or not the two boys will remain best friends, as only one of them can win Miss Bobbit's heart.
Production
The film was shot in Aurora, Lemont and Chicago, Illinois.
Critical reception
Children on Their Birthdays won the Platinum Award for Independent Theatrical Feature Films - Family/Children at WorldFest Houston.