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Universal Signs is a american film of genre Drama released in USA on 1 january 2008 with Sabrina Lloyd
Universal Signs (2008)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 1 january 2008
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about disabilities, Sign-language films, American Sign Language films, Films about language and translation
Rating70%
Universal Signs is a modern American Sign Language (ASL) film from 2008.
Synopsis
After the death of his fiancée’s daughter while in his care, Andrew (Anthony Natale), a Deaf artist, becomes a prisoner of his own mind. Tormented day and night by memories and self-blame, Andrew falls in a downward spiral of depression and anger that alienates everyone around him. It is only through a serendipitous friendship and new love with Mary (Sabrina Lloyd) that Andrew is able to sense the life around him – forgive himself, rediscover his muse, and experience the transformative power of love.Actors
Sabrina Lloyd
(Mary)
Lupe Ontiveros
(Claire)
Margot Kidder
(Rose Callahan)
Robert Picardo
(Father Joe)
Aimee Garcia
(Trish)
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