Burning Bodhi is a 2015 independent film written and directed by Matthew McDuffie. It stars Kaley Cuoco, Landon Liboiron, Sasha Pieterse, and Cody Horn. The film had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival on November 1, 2015.[2]
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| Directed by | Matthew McDuffie |
| Written by | Matthew McDuffie |
| Produced by | Marshall Bear Marj Ergas |
| Starring | Kaley Cuoco Landon Liboiron Sasha Pieterse Cody Horn |
| Cinematography | David J. Myrick |
| Edited by | Ben Callahan |
| Music by | Ian Hultquist |
| Distributed by | monterey media inc. (usa) |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editDylan (Landon Liboiron) finds out via Facebook that his best friend from high school, "Bodhi" has died suddenly of an aneurysm. Reluctantly, he returns to his old neighborhood in New Mexico to grieve his popular[3] friend's death. Yet, as past lovers and old friends follow suit, Dylan gradually realizes his homecoming also means reconciling the realities of his present with those of the people from his past.[4] The former classmates struggle with the experience of confronting not only Bodhi's sudden passing, but their own vulnerability to blind chance. Throughout their reunion, sticky feelings of love, longing, and regret are stirred up in the characters, alongside novel insights into forgiveness, mortality, and gratitude.[3]
Cast
edit- Kaley Cuoco as Katy[5]
- Sasha Pieterse as Aria
- Virginia Madsen as Naomi
- Tatanka Means as Lucas
- Cody Horn as Ember
- Landon Liboiron as Dylan
- Andy Buckley as Buck
- Meghann Fahy as Lauren
- Jason A. Sedillo as Big Bob's Friend
- Eli Vargas as Miguel
- Lauren Ham as Ember's Friend
- Augusta Allen-Jones as Rock Chick
- Christopher Atwood as Bodhi's Dad
- Juanita Trad as Katy's Grandmother
- Lara Dale as Katy's Mom
- Wyatt Denny as Big Bob
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced in Albuquerque, New Mexico in July 2014.[6][7][8]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival on November 1, 2015.[2] Monterey Media bought the U.S. and Canadian rights for the film in November following the Austin Film Festival. The theatrical launch was on March 18, 2016.
References
edit- ^ "2015 Film Schedule - Austin Film Festival – the Writers Festival". Archived from the original on 2015-10-08. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- ^ a b "Burning Bodhi". Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ a b "Burning Bodhi". IMDb. 11 March 2016.
- ^ "'Hemlock Grove' and 'Big Bang Theory' Actors Starring in Indie Drama 'Burning Bodhi'". Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Adrian Gomez (7 July 2014). "'Big Bang Theory' star to work on new film in Albuquerque". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ^ ""Burning Bodhi" to shoot in New Mexico". Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Film 'Burning Bodhi' to begin production in New Mexico". Ruidoso News. Ruidoso, New Mexico. 10 July 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ^ "The New Mexico Film Office Announces "Burning Bodhi" To Begin Production". SantaFe Hometown News. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 24 March 2015.