Until Forever (film)

Until Forever is a 2016 American independent biographical romantic drama film written and directed by Michael Linn and starring Stephen Anthony Bailey and Madison Lawlor. It is based on the life of Michael Boyum (1976-1999), a 22-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota who married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Larson, six weeks before he died of leukemia.[2][3]

Until Forever
Directed byMichael Linn
Produced byBonnie Boyum
Carolyn Linn
Marc Linn
Written byMichael Linn
StarringStephen Anthony Bailey
Madison Lawlor
Music byMichael Linn
Chris Roman
CinematographyShaun O'Connell
Edited byMarc Linn
Michael Linn
Production
company
Linn Productions
Distributed byVision Video
Release date
  • November 17, 2016 (2016-11-17) (Limited)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$150,000[1]

Cast
  • Stephen Anthony Bailey as Michael Boyum
  • Madison Lawlor as Michelle Larson
  • Jamie Anderson as Matthew Boyum
  • James Stephens III as Mr. Fenton
  • Melina Alves as Diana
  • Susan Chambers as Bonnie Boyum
  • Jess Coreau as Shirley Larson
  • Dennis Linn as Dan Boyum
  • Robert Kampa as Denny Larson

Production

Filming took place in Hot Springs, South Dakota.[4][5] The film was also shot in the Twin Cities.[6][7] A scene was also filmed at the Meridian Highway Bridge.[8]

Reception

Edwin L. Carpenter of The Dove Foundation gave the film a positive review and wrote that it "features strong acting — especially that of Stephen Anthony Bailey as Michael and Madison Lawlor as Michelle — a tightly written script, and wonderful music."[9]

References
  1. Glover, Maury (5 October 2015). "Movie based on Minnesota mother's story of terminally ill son marrying soulmate". KMSP-TV. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  2. Lundell, Pam (9 February 2016). "Until Forever". KTIS-FM. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  3. "An in depth look at "Until Forever" by Linn Productions". KEVN-LD. 14 February 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  4. Taylor, John D. (8 December 2015). "Until Forever coming to Mueller Center Dec. 13 for screening". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  5. Nachtigall, Brett (16 September 2014). "Making movie magic". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  6. Guthry, Molly (4 February 2016). "16 years in the making, movie about son's cancer battle buoyed by faith". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  7. Evans, Pat (10 February 2016). "Minnesota mom inspires feature film about her son". KARE (TV). Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  8. DenOuden, Candy (25 February 2016). "'Until Forever' opens Friday in Mitchell". Mitchell Daily Republic. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  9. Carpenter, Edwin L. (12 February 2016). "Until Forever". The Dove Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
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