The movie “Ocean of Pearls” was released in 2008. It tells the story of a Sikh man named Amrit Singh whose dreams of becoming the Chief of Surgery are challenged due to racial profiling. The movie was directed by Sarab Neelam and stars Omid Abtahi, Heather McComb, and Ron Canada among others. This article will highlight where the film was shot, discuss the various filming locations, and provide trivia and interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Ocean of Pearls” was filmed in two major locations in the United States. The first location was Detroit, Michigan, and the second was Toledo, Ohio. The filming took place over a period of about a month, from October 22 to November 16 in 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Omid Abtahi | Amrit Singh |
| Heather McComb | Susan Clark |
| Ron Canada | Dr. Wiiliam Ballard |
| Frank Zieger | TSA Officer |
| Navi Rawat | Smita Sethi |
| Ajay Mehta | Ravinder Singh |
| Todd Babcock | Dr. Ryan Bristol |
| Dennis Haskins | Dr. Shultz |
| K.T. Thangavelu | |
| Rena Owen | Anna Berisha |
| Brenda Strong | Mary Stewart |
| Loren Bass | Moderator |
| Zach Begle | David Stewart – Mary’s Son |
| Teri Clark | Nurse Receptionist |
| Don Cochran | Doctor |
| Shawntay Dalon | Young Woman Traveler |
| William C. Fox | Business Traveler |
| Cameron Hall | Young Boy in Airport |
| Lisa Maxine Melinn | Mother in Airport |
| J. Michael Morgan | Business Traveler |
| Aphrodite Nikolovski | Anna’s daughter |
| Leisa Pulido | Social Worker |
| Stefanie Barber | Airport Traveler (uncredited) |
| Mare Costello | Pregnant Homeless Girl (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Denise Mitchenor | Nurse (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is 97 minutes long and it is a drama.
- It was officially released in Canada on June 17, 2011.
- Amrit Singh, the main character of the film, grapples with his identity and the societal prejudices faced due to his religious customs and appearance.
- The film received three awards.
- The movie had a budget of approximately $750,000.
- The plot of the movie challenges the relationship between societal norms and individual identity, making it compelling and thought-provoking.
- Actor K.T. Thangavelu made his debut in this film after working in TV series for nearly seven years.
- The film was mentioned in another project named “For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism” which was released in 2009.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toledo, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 41.6528052
- Longitude: -83.5378674
- Place ID: ChIJeU4e_C2HO4gRRcM6RZ_IPHw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toledo, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
