Dancing Trees (2009)

1.0/10 96 min Drama Family Thriller

Overview

Martha (Katie Boland), 18, sees the world as animated and fun. She has a form of autism that means she is a mathematical genuis whilst incapable of looking after herself. Living in a dull routinewith her cousin Nicole (Brooke Burns), and mother Josephine (Amanda Tapping), she sees the good in everything and everyone. But suddenly, her mother is the casualty of a brutal crime before her eyes and Martha is sent to a foster home. Nicole is distraught and battle for custody of her cousin, but the police constantly block her requests. Finally, Detective Velez relents, on one condition: Martha must help solve the crime and find justice for her fallen mother.

Cast

Amanda Tapping

Josephina Rooney

Brooke Burns

Nicole Davis

Katie Boland

Martha Rooney

Nicholas Lea

Detective Velez

Scott Heindl

Jake

Melanie Papalia

Penny

Vanya Asher

Larry

Brittaney Bennett

Joan Heller

Silvio Pollio

Sal

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