Two young women, torn apart by a childhood tragedy, unexpectedly reunite and embark on an illuminating 24-hour journey, where they unlock memories of long-forgotten innocence and what it means to truly believe.
About
Virginia Minnesota is a drama/comedy set in northeastern Minnesota. The movie showcases the scenic beauty, history, and legends of the Iron Range’s Lake Superior coastline. Virginia Minnesota is a vibrant, lyrical story with rich, colorful settings, original music, and a deeply poignant theme.
Writer/Director Daniel Stine’s debut feature film showcases a compelling cast built around lead actresses Aurora Perrineau and Rachel Hendrix. Outstanding performances delivered by a diverse supporting ensemble contribute to the story’s depth, humor and sense of humanity.
Brazilian cinematographer Pedro Ciampolini, who teamed with Daniel Stine on two award-winning short films (God and Vodka, Grape), highlighted a talented production crew drawn from Minnesota and nine other states.
Writer/Director Daniel Stine
with 1st AD David Thienes
Cinematographer Pedro Ciampolini
with Daniel and 1st AC Evan Stulc
The Cast
Aurora Perrineau
as Addison
Rachel Hendrix
as Lyle
Jessica Miesel
Brooke
Harold Perrineau
Mister (voice)
Julia Keefe
Nakoda
Eyas Younis
Gabriel
Susan Walters
Suzette
Carl Palmer
Bill
Daniel Stine
Hillman
Aaron Hill
Hunter
Young Addison
Young Lyle
Chloe / Virginia
Marcie
Darla
Police Officer
Grady
Boy on Beach
Native American Woman
Chloe’s Mother
Burke
Singer in Tavern
Trumpet Player
Singer on Beach
Terrificarium Troupe
Ava Justin
Kyli Nault
Jocelyn Hanson
Emma Reaves
Angelique Robinson
Bradley Hasemeyer
Jay Hanson
Brjen Jones
Korey Northrup
Amy Sandelin
Josh Schwartz
Leslie Sanazaro
Dawn Weber
Javier Trejo
Jillian Forte
Adam Sippola
Nicole Sippola
Michael Furo
Matthew Smith
James Ouray
The Music
Original Score
Evelyn
Light Year
A Suitcase Full of Sparks
Oh Love
A Shot of Alcohol
These Things Do Not Define You
The Wheel
Never Been A Captain
See You Soon
Fever Dream
Dolarhyde: The Colonel’s Song
Dolarhyde (closing credits)
Gary Dworetsky
Gregory Alan Isakov
Gregory Alan Isakov
Gregory Alan Isakov
Prateek Kuhad
Prateek Kuhad
Leslie Sanazaro
Javier Trejo
The Barr Brothers
Austin Basham
Gold Casio
Written by Daniel Stine; Sung by Julia Keefe
Daniel Stine
