This article will shed light on the movie ‘A Little Trip to Heaven’ which released in 2005. You will learn about where this movie was filmed and the roles of the actors. Get familiar with interesting details about the movie and exciting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
A Little Trip to Heaven’ was filmed in unique locations spanning multiple continents. From the city of Hastings in Minnesota, USA to the mystical landscapes of Iceland; this film captures diverse scenery. More specific locations include Hlemmur and Hvalfjörður in Iceland and various parts of Minnesota, USA. The filming took place between August 15, 2004, and October 14, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| María Fernández Ache | Mrs. Rodriguez |
| Kharl Anton Leigh | Young Boy Rodriguez |
| Peter Coyote | Frank |
| Forest Whitaker | Abe Holt |
| Juan Carlos Pardo Pardo | Mr. Rodriguez |
| Damon Younger | Long Haired Man |
| Jeremy Renner | Fred |
| Joanna Scanlan | Josie |
| Iddo Goldberg | Russle |
| Philip Jackson | William |
| Julia Stiles | Isold |
| Alfred Harmsworth | Thor |
| Vladas Bagdonas | Coroner |
| Felix Eyjólfsson | Auto Mechanic |
| Margrét Ólafsdóttir | Elderly Couple in the Park |
| Signý Kristinsdóttir | Young Couple |
| Björn Stefánsson | Young Couple |
| Stormur Jón Kormákur Baltasarsson | Child |
| Ingibjörg Stefanía Pálmadóttir | Jogger |
| Phyllida Law | Head Mistress |
| Anne Reid | Martha |
| Matyelok Gibbs | Tall Lanky |
| Badam Otgontsetseg | OLI Receptionist |
| Kristina Lankford | Bank Teller |
| Sheikh Aamir Uz-Zaman | Taxi Driver |
| Carlos Mondragon Galera | Taxi Driver |
| Magnús Ingi Magnússon | Worker |
| Sigurbrandur Jakobsson | Worker |
| Njördur Njardarson | Gas Station Attendant |
| Richard Weinman | Voice on QLI Commercial (voice) |
| Spencer Lacey Ganus | (voice) |
| Steve Apostolina | (voice) |
| Edie Mirman | (voice) |
| Adalbjörg Adalbjörnsdóttir | Extra |
| Agnar Jónsson Rink | Extra |
| A.J. Cruse | Extra |
| Agnes Braga Bergsdóttir | Extra |
| Alda Blöndal Hjaltadóttir | Extra |
| Alda Gudrún Jónasdóttir | Extra |
| Alexandra Cruse | Extra |
| Alyssa Hill | Extra |
| Amber Vore | Extra |
| Alyssy Vore | Extra |
| Amber Kelley | Extra |
| Amy Nix | Extra |
| Alvin Hugi Ragnarsson | Extra |
| Andri Már Thórarinsson | Extra |
| Anjo Balisacan | Extra |
| Ariel Dodgson | Extra |
| Angela Claire Stokes | Extra |
| Anna Sigrídur Árnadóttir | Extra |
| Anna Björg Hardardóttir | Extra |
| Anna Margrét Magnúsdóttir | Extra |
| Anthony Sud | Extra |
| Aries D. Early | Extra |
| Arna Ösp Gudbrandsdóttir | Extra |
| Arnar Gísli Jensson | Extra |
| Arngrímur Ívarsson | Extra |
| Aselefech Birhanu Ayana | Extra |
| Atli Björn Helgason | Extra |
| Audur Kolbrá Birgisdóttir | Extra |
| Axel B. Björnsson | Extra |
| Ármann Gudmundsson | Extra |
| Árni Helgi Helgason | Extra |
| Árni Kristjánsson | Extra |
| Árni Sigursteinsson | Extra |
| Ársaell Júlíusson | Extra |
| Ingibjörg Helga Arnþórsdóttir Imma | (as Imma Helga Arnþórsdóttir) |
| Ómar Björn Ragnarsson | Extra |
| Erlingur Grétar Einarsson | Extra (uncredited) |
| Snorri Hergill Kristjánsson | Extra (uncredited) |
| Ervin Shala | Bank-Client (uncredited) |
| Guðmundur Karl Sigurdórsson | Extra (uncredited) |
| Sævar Sigurgeirsson | Man at coffee house (uncredited) |
| Birgitta Sigursteinsdóttir | Extra (uncredited) |
| Davíð Þór Þorsteinsson | Extra (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Baltasar Kormákur directed the film.
- Edward Martin Weinman and Baltasar Kormákur were the writers.
- María Fernández Ache, Kharl Anton Leigh, Peter Coyote were among the star cast.
- The film bagged 4 wins and 2 nominations in various award categories.
- Notable roles include María Fernández Ache as Mrs. Rodriguez, Kharl Anton Leigh as Young Boy Rodriguez, and Forest Whitaker as Abe Holt.
- Primary characters like Frank, Mr. Rodriguez, and Long Haired Man were played by Peter Coyote, Juan Carlos Pardo Pardo, and Damon Younger correspondingly.
- Jeremy Renner was cast as Fred, while Isold was portrayed by Julia Stiles.
- Vladas Bagdonas played the role of Coroner.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hastings, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.7443293
- Longitude: -92.8513706
- Place ID: ChIJpxj0GUzB94cRfmJCUQLmFrE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hastings, MN 55033, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Iceland
- Latitude: 64.963051
- Longitude: -19.020835
- Place ID: ChIJQ2Dro1Ir0kgRmkXB5TQEim8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Iceland
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Location Name: Hlemmur, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Latitude: 64.143622
- Longitude: -21.9148734
- Place ID: ChIJ60bztc501kgRZB79yuQOHI4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hlemmur, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Location Name: Hvalfjörður, Iceland
- Latitude: 64.35652809999999
- Longitude: -21.7103544
- Place ID: ChIJSdpRmzvX1UgRisT40SftdgU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hvalfjörður, Iceland
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Location Name: Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 46.729553
- Longitude: -94.6858998
- Place ID: ChIJmwt4YJpbWE0RD6L-EJvJogI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Minnesota, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
