The Sparky Book

Overview

In Newfoundland filmmaker Mary Lewis' live action/animation hybrid short film, a talking goldfish tells us the poignant story of his best friend, Sparky the dog, and Sparky's owner, a young girl suffering from a serious illness. The dog lords an unusual reign on a harbour city, but his bond to the girl is tested when her illness takes a dark turn.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2006

Original language

English

Production

ONF,NFB,ONF | NFB

Cast

Gordon Pinsent,Tony Nappo,Maggie Hickey,Leah Lewis,Joel Thomas Hynes

Director

Mary Lewis

Writer

Mary Lewis

Producer

David Verrall,Annette Clarke,Kent Martin,Michael Fukushima

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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