Amanda | |
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Directed by | Steve Marra |
Written by | Steve Marra |
Produced by | Mark Agee Steve Marra |
Starring | Ariana Dubynin Randy Ryan Amy Esacove Doug Johnson Faith Marie Bill Bannister Erin Raftery Diane Timmerman China Doll |
Music by | Phil Buckle Michael Jan Levine |
Production company | Adrenaline Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Amanda is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by Steve Marra and starring Randy Ryan and Ariana Dubynin. The story takes place in Indianapolis, where movie was also shot.[1][2] On October 4, 2009, it was released at the Louisville's International Festival of Film in the United States.[3]
Joe Bender (Randy Ryan) is a successful 40-year-old man. Joe meets his dream girl, Amanda (Ariana Dubynin), and he marries her. But when his new wife reveals a very deep, dark secret (she's a trans woman), Joe begins questioning the true meaning of love.[1]
Production began on April 13, 2009. The budget was under $500,000.[4]
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jenny Elig of Metromix wrote that the film "does its job well."[1]
Amanda won best feature film at the 2010 Canada International Film Festival.[5]