I Dare Not Go

Overview

Conceived, written and shot in Newfoundland, this study in grief and adolescent longing is a sure sign of local filmmaker Adriana Magg's huge potential. The plot centers on Crystal Janes, a young girl with an odd relationship to her dead brother. Typically moody and self absorbed, Crystal is nonetheless sensitive and smart. Growing up is hard enough in average families, let alone one still working through its grief and guilt. A strong performance by Marthe Bernard as Crystal helps to anchor the story in a strong sense of realism, ghostly presences and all.

Cast

Marthe Bernard

Crystal

Johnny Aylward

Mary-Lynn Bernard

Steve Cochrane

John W. Doyle

Mack Furlong

Joel Thomas Hynes

Declan Maunder

Baptiste Neis

Ivor Sharp