Foster (2011) [N/A]

Release Date:
February 10, 2011

Original Title:
Foster

Alternate Titles:
Angel in the House
Christmas Angel in the House
O Menino de Ouro
Un Ange dans la maison

Genres:
Comedy | Drama | Family

Production Companies:
Kintop Pictures
Reliance Entertainment
Serendipity Films
StarLight Films

Production Countries:
United Kingdom

Ratings / Certifications:
BR: L 

Runtime: 90

A feel good family fairy-tale

Some years after their son is killed in an accident, a married couple decide to adopt a child. One day a 7-year-old boy, Eli, unexpectedly arrives on their doorstep claiming to be from the adoption agency. Eli wears a suit every day and is very well-spoken for a child. He helps the adults to process their loss, which had stifled both their marriage and their toy business, and lets them embrace life again.

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Art Direction:
Hauke Richter

Assistant Art Director:
Francesca Payne

Assistant Costume Designer:
Gabrielle Spanswick

Casting:
Suzanne Smith

Costume Design:
Annie Hardinge

Director:
Jonathan Newman

Director of Photography:
Dirk Nel

Editor:
Eddie Hamilton

First Assistant Camera:
Peter Byrne

Hair Designer:
Kirstin Chalmers

Music:
Mark Thomas

Producer:
Deepak Nayar

Production Design:
James Lewis

Second Assistant Camera:
Abigail Catto
Woody Gregson

Set Decoration:
Debbie Moles

Still Photographer:
Susanna Wyatt

Writer:
Jonathan Newman

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