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Saving Paradise

  • 2021
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
533
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William Moseley and Johanna Braddy in Saving Paradise (2021)
A ruthless corporate raider is forced to return to his small town roots where he suddenly inherits his father's nearly bankrupt pencil factory, which is the heart and soul of the depressed community.  With the foreclosure deadline looming, he must decide to either let it close, or join the community's fight to save it.
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A ruthless corporate raider is forced to return to his small-town roots where he suddenly inherits his father's nearly-bankrupt pencil factory. He must decide to either let it close or join ... Read allA ruthless corporate raider is forced to return to his small-town roots where he suddenly inherits his father's nearly-bankrupt pencil factory. He must decide to either let it close or join the community's fight to save it.A ruthless corporate raider is forced to return to his small-town roots where he suddenly inherits his father's nearly-bankrupt pencil factory. He must decide to either let it close or join the community's fight to save it.

  • Director
    • Jay Silverman
  • Writer
    • Van Billet
  • Stars
    • William Moseley
    • Johanna Braddy
    • Mimi Kennedy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    533
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jay Silverman
    • Writer
      • Van Billet
    • Stars
      • William Moseley
      • Johanna Braddy
      • Mimi Kennedy
    • 13User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    William Moseley
    William Moseley
    • Michael Peterson
    Johanna Braddy
    Johanna Braddy
    • Charlie Clark
    Mimi Kennedy
    Mimi Kennedy
    • Barbara Peterson
    Shashawnee Hall
    Shashawnee Hall
    • George O'Malley
    Mary Pat Gleason
    Mary Pat Gleason
    • Mary Williams
    Paul Dooley
    Paul Dooley
    • Gramps
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • John Thompson
    Lawrence Pressman
    Lawrence Pressman
    • Don Peterson
    Elodie Grace Orkin
    Elodie Grace Orkin
    • Young Charlie
    James Eckhouse
    James Eckhouse
    • Cameron Wannemaker
    Esteban Dager
    Esteban Dager
    • Bowling Alley Teen
    Pam Trotter
    Pam Trotter
    • Leona Hines
    Andrew Patrick Ralston
    Andrew Patrick Ralston
    • Fred Willis
    Shaughn Buchholz
    • Edward Worthington
    Valeria Maldonado
    Valeria Maldonado
    • Julie Barnes
    Francisco DeCun
    Francisco DeCun
    • Wall Street Executive
    Karen E. Wright
    Karen E. Wright
    • Plant Worker
    Aidan Merwarth
    Aidan Merwarth
    • Teenage Michael
    • Director
      • Jay Silverman
    • Writer
      • Van Billet
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    10bammasheart

    The Feel Good Film of 2021

    This film is precisely what the universe needs right now... Saving Paradise is gripping and heartwarming from the jump... You will feel true connection with the characters, you will cry and you will cheer. A wonderful cast lead by William Moseley delivers a captivating performance. Brilliant writing and beautiful cinematography. This is a must see... You will be inspired. Congratulations to Jay Silverman and the entire cast, crew and production staff!
    3theslyshop

    Great old storyline. Bad acting and bad directing.

    I'll make this short and to the point. The story has been done before. But like most similar stories it's supposed to be a "feel good" movie, and it was. But, many scenes were sloppy, overly staged and forced. The younger actors were not convincing and didn't act well. The older actors, except for the corporate boss, were actually pretty good. The music, my god the music....... It was horrible, repetitive and did not add anything to the story except distraction. It's basically a hallmark movie premiering on a Wednesday at 2:00 pm.
    10janstevensmusic

    Wonderful story filled with hope and goodness. Just what the world needs!

    I love a movie where the story is based on giving and overcoming difficulty and hardships. "Saving Paradise" is this kind of film. There's plenty of suspense movies out there and sure those films are fun. "Saving Paradise" reminds us of how powerful we are when we join together and set our sights on the greater good. The film is well directed, beautifully filmed and and has a wonderful score.

    Highly recommend!
    8seryan-93865

    I absolutely loved this movie.

    William Moseley and Johanna Braddy were terrific together. Lawrence Pressman as well. Really the entire cast was outstanding. The movie was motivational without being corny. It really connected with me. Special mention to James Eckhouse who played the perfect Kevin O'Leary style villain.
    5deepudp

    ok. average

    There is nothing extra ordinary about this movie. But not a boring one either to watch once.

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    • Trivia
      Final film of Mary Pat Gleason.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie and Michael enter Flanagan's on Christmas Day, Michael removes his Santa hat in a medium shot. When the scene switches to a wide shot, Michael is seen removing the Santa hat again.

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pencil Town
    • Filming locations
      • Shelbyville, Tennessee, USA
    • Production company
      • Jay Silverman Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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