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| Ordinary Magic | |
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| Directed by | Giles Walker |
| Written by | Jefferson Lewis |
| Based on | Ganesh by Malcolm Bosse |
| Produced by | Paul Stephens |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Paul Sarossy |
| Edited by | Ralph Brunjes |
| Music by | Mychael Danna |
| Distributed by | Cineplex Odeon Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Ordinary Magic is a Canadian drama film, directed by Giles Walker and released in 1993.[1] The film stars Ryan Reynolds, in his film debut, as a young boy who was raised in India by his father, who experiences culture shock when he must return to Canada following his father's death.[2]
The story is based on the novel Ganesh by Malcolm Bosse,[3] with Canada substituting in the film for the book's Midwestern USA location.
- ^ Bill Brownstein, "Filming magic on a shoestring; Despite little fanfare, Canadian movies can hold their own". Montreal Gazette, January 15, 1994.
- ^ Christopher Harris, "Film Review: Ordinary Magic". The Globe and Mail, November 8, 1993.
- ^ "GANESH by Malcolm J. Bosse". Kirkus Reviews. April 1, 1981.