Magic in the Water

Starring: Mark Harmon Director: Rick Stevenson  Rated:

DVD Features:

Audio:

• Dolby Stereo - English

Product Description:

A troubled family gets a second chance when a mythical lake monster with a weakness for Oreo cookies befriends their lonely young daughter. Winner of the Award of Merit from the Academy of Family Films and Family Television.

Plot Synopsis:

When his ex-wife complains that he doesn't spend enough time with his family, radio psychiatrist Dr. Jack Black decides to take his children on holiday. They go to Glenorky, a Canadian resort with a special feature -- according to local legend, a creature named Orky lives in its lake. Jack's unhappy daughter Ashley becomes friendly with the monster who offers her some respite from her troubles. Then Jack gets a bump on the head, and he's instantly transformed into a kinder, sweeter dad. Could he be possessed by the spirit of Orky?

Plot Keywords:

Action | Adventure | Children | Family Interaction | Friends | Monsters

Exerpts:

"Quit your whining! Get a life!" -- Dr. Jack Black (MARK HARMON) to a caller on his radio program

Production Notes:

• The film won Canadian Genie Awards for Best Cinematography (Thomas Burstyn) and Best Overall Sound (Kelly Cole, Dean Giammarco, Michael McGee and Paul Sharpe).
• Shot on location in British Columbia.
• Co-produced by Pacific Motion Pictures (Canada) and Oxford Film Company.
• Additional cast: Adrien Dorvall, Thomas Cavanaugh, Garrett Bennett and Brian Finney.
• Additional crew: Anke Bakker (sound), Kelly Cole (sound), Dean Giammarco (sound), Michael McGee (sound), Paul Sharpe (sound) and Jack Hardy (assistant director).

Cast and Crew: