A Ring of Endless Light (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids A Ring of Endless Light |
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| Written by | Marita Giovanni Bruce Graham |
| Directed by | Greg Beeman |
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| Theme music composer | Phil Marshall |
| Country of origin | United States Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Running time | 88 minutes |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | August 23, 2002 |
A Ring of Endless Light is a 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie based on the Madeleine L'Engle book of the same name filmed on location in Australia, and starring Mischa Barton in the main lead role. In the U.S. it was aired on August 23, 2002.
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Plot
When 16-year-old Vicky Austin, her sister Suzy and little brother Rob visit their grandfather on Seven Bay Island, Vicky faces several unexpected challenges. Her beloved grandfather, the retired Reverend Eaton, seems to be seriously ill, but tries to pretend that nothing is wrong. Vicky met the rich but emotionally troubled Zachary Gray the previous summer, and he reappears to renew the acquaintance. Another boy, 17-year-old Adam Eddington, recruits Vicky to help him with a research project, working with a dolphin called Basil. Vicky discovers she can communicate telepathically with the dolphin and his mate – and possibly with Adam as well.
Vicky copes as best she can with the increasing stress placed on her by her grandfather's illness, especially once he admits to her that he is dying of leukemia. In turn, Reverend Eaton tries to encourage Vicky with his gentle wisdom and appreciation of her talents, especially her writing, in marked contrast to her parents' long distance expectations that she study science.
A rivalry develops between Zach and Adam, which becomes an uneasy alliance as the three teenagers seek to expose the illegal use of drift nets, which trap and kill dolphins, by a ship owned by Zach's father. Eventually they succeed, saving their dolphin friend (and Adam himself) from the deadly net just as Vicky's grandfather arrives with the Coast Guard. The excitement is too much for Reverend Eaton, however, who dies soon afterward. He leaves behind a new blank book for Vicky in which to write her poetry. Vicky decides to follow her heart and her talents rather than her parents' plans for her.
Cast
- Mischa Barton – Vicky Austin
- Ryan Merriman – Adam Eddington
- Jared Padalecki – Zachary Gray
- Scarlett Pomers – Suzy Austin
- Soren Fulton – Rob Austin
- James Whitmore – Grandfather
- Theresa Wong – Dr. Zand
- Penny Everingham – Cecily
Award and nomination
The film's director, Greg Beeman, was nominated for the 2002 Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs for A Ring of Endless Light.
See also
In Spanish: A Ring of Endless Light para niños
