White Bird in a Blizzard
2014 film by Gregg Araki · Released January 20, 2014
White Bird in a Blizzard is a 2014 drama film co-produced, written, directed and edited by Gregg Araki and starring Shailene Woodley, Eva Green, Christopher Meloni, and Angela Bassett. Based on the novel of the same name by Laura Kasischke, the film follows several years in the life of teenager Katrina "Kat" Connors (Woodley), beginning on the day her mother, Eve (Green), disappeared and the effect this event has on her and the people of her life, frequently alternating between the present time and flashbacks. The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2014, before being given a limited theatrical release on October 24, 2014.
Cast ages at release (January 20, 2014)
- Shailene Woodley, as Katrina "Kat" Connors: 22
- Eva Green, as Eve Connors: 33
- Christopher Meloni, as Brock Connors: 52
- Shiloh Fernandez, as Phil: 28
- Angela Bassett, as Dr. Thaler: 55
- Dale Dickey, as Mrs: 52
- Gabourey Sidibe, as Beth: 30
- Jacob Artist, as Oliver: 21
- Mark Indelicato, as Mickey: 19
- Sheryl Lee, as May: 46
- Thomas Jane, as Detective Scieziesciez: 44