In the Gloaming is a American made-for-television gay drama film. Story written by Alice Elliott Dark. Directed by Christopher Reeve, stars Glenn Close, Bridget Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg and Robert Sean Leonard.
It’s a story about 33 year old Danny, dying of AIDS and back to his home for his last months with his mother and sister.
There are many scenes between the mother and son when thoughts about their respective lives are exchanged. It is as if they are getting to know each other for the first time. The dialogue in the film is mainly between mother and son. All the other characters while still important have much less to say.
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Glenn Close played her role with a a film lover’s delicacy. Christopher Reeve used the beauty of sky, trees, and grounds surrounding the house where he filmed “In The Gloaming” with affecting skill. All of the cast and crew worked together to create a perfect small film.
PRODUCTION: Filmed in Westchester County, N.Y., by Frederick Zollo Prods. in association with HBO NYC Prods. Executive producers, Frederick Zollo, Nicholas Paleologos, Michael Fuchs; producer, Nellie Nugiel; co-producer, Bonnie Timmermann; director, Christopher Reeve; writer, Will Scheffer; based on the short story by Alice Elliott Dark
CAST: Cast: Glenn Close, Bridget Fonda, David Strathairn, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Sean Leonard.Camera, Fred Elmes; editor, David Ray; production designer, Andy Jackness; costume designer, Jane Greenwood; music, Dave Grusin; title song, Dana Morosini; casting, Timmermann.