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Many American children struggle with having loved ones deployed to war. For ten year old James, the distance separating him from his mother becomes a lesson in sacrifice, and a test of courage as the Fourth of July approaches.
Many American children struggle with having loved ones deployed to war. For ten year old James, the distance separating him from his mother becomes a lesson in sacrifice, and a test of courage as the Fourth of July approaches.

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    • Author: Black_Hawk_Down
    Sometimes it seems difficult for filmmakers to tell a straightforward story without a hint of irony, but this movie does that and does it very well.

    Because the story itself is very simple, the directing, cinematography and acting have to do a lot of the heavy lifting, but Dan Masucci obviously has the right eye and assembled the correct cast to pull it off. The actors never seem to be reading from a page and obviously have a strong grasp of their characters. The final letter written by the mother was so tenderly written and well delivered that I choked up. And little touches like seeing fireworks light up James's face from above while explosions light up the clouds from underneath as his mother flies over really add up to a superb film.

    Congratulations for not hiding a beautiful sentiment behind gimmicks. I look forward to more.
  • Credited cast:
    Sacha Castellani Sacha Castellani - Billy's Flunky
    April Crisafulli April Crisafulli - Emily
    Brian Kohn Brian Kohn - Flight Navigator
    Richard Lounello Richard Lounello - Flight Engineer (as Rich Lounello)
    Dan Masucci Dan Masucci - Thomas
    Nicholas Masucci Nicholas Masucci - James
    Stacy Masucci Stacy Masucci - Stroller Mom
    Emily Soroka Emily Soroka - Sarah
    Kevin Craig West Kevin Craig West - Co-Pilot
    Jack Wink Jack Wink - Billy Burke
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