“Hopeful Notes” is a drama and music movie released in 2010. The film unravels in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, where it was also filmed. The story captures the life of a young violinist battling leukemia in a Russian children’s hospital, bringing hope and vitality into a dismal setting. Key performances in the movie are rendered by Walter Nudo, Colin Ross, and Ian Poland.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Hopeful Notes” was filmed in the scenic locale of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The filming took place from February 27, 2009, until March 18, 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Walter Nudo | Alex |
| Colin Ross | Dima |
| Ian Poland | Misha |
| Laural Merlington | Olga |
| Sharon Hayes | Elena |
| Robert Gray | Doctor |
| Grace Heemstra | Lilly |
| Kaitlyn Squires | Sandra |
| Nicholas Sarjeant | Anton |
| Abeni Wimbush | Nadja |
| Dennis Janiske | Pawnbroker |
| Lori Silvey | Newscaster |
| Keith Seccombe | Bar patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Hopeful Notes” has a run time of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
- The film, classified as drama and music, was first showcased in Italy on December 15, 2010.
- The movie tells a heart-warming tale about a young violinist suffering from leukemia in a Russian hospital, and how his music brings hope to the place.
- The movie, directed by Valerio Zanoli, was born out of the project “Let’s Make a Difference,” with the aim of raising awareness and funds to end childhood cancer.
- The principal performers in the movie are Walter Nudo, who played Alex, Colin Ross, who played Dima, and Ian Poland, who portrayed Misha.
- The movie was released through various distributors including Filmocracy and Pure Flix Entertainment.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.9633599
- Longitude: -85.6680863
- Place ID: ChIJFShQu2BUGIgR0KjTG8uqk6U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
