Sunshine Cleaning (2008)
Sunshine Cleaning was the link movie connecting Gattaca and War for the Planet of the Apes.
Linked through Alan Arkin and Steve Zahn.
Both Alan Arkin and Steve Zahn appeared in Sunshine Cleaning.
About Sunshine Cleaning
"life's a messy business."
A single mother and her slacker sister find an unexpected way to turn their lives around in this off-beat dramatic comedy. In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school the mom starts an unusual business – a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service.
Directed by Christine Jeffs
Written by Megan Holley
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Score by Michael Penn
Michael Penn composed the original music for Sunshine Cleaning, contributing to the film's emotional tone and atmosphere.
Movie trivia
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The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2008, before receiving a limited theatrical release in the United States on March 13, 2009.
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Rose and Norah initially handle hazardous materials carelessly, throwing them into dumpsters instead of using proper disposal methods.
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The sisters name their crime scene cleanup business 'Sunshine Cleaning,' which helps them find meaning in their work despite their personal struggles.
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Norah accidentally burns down a house during a solo cleaning assignment, leading to a tarnished reputation and significant debt for the business.
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Rose's father, Joe, starts a new cleanup business named Lorkowski Cleaning after the sisters' venture fails, asking Rose to be his managing partner.
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The film received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the performances of Amy Adams and Emily Blunt, and it has a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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