About Music From Another Room (HBO)

"Music from Another Room" is a powerfully emotional and romantic film about destiny. The film, produced by Brad Krevoy and Steve Stabler debuted on HBO in 1998 and directed by Charlie Peters. Danny (Jude Law), a young man who grew up believing he was destined to marry the girl (Jennifer Tilly) he helped deliver as a five-year-old boy when his mother's best friend went into emergency labor. Twenty-five years later, Danny returns to his hometown and finds the irresistible Anna Swan nested in a happy marriage with her childhood sweetheart, Eric (Jon Tenney).

Making / Production

The film was produced by Motion Picture Corporation of America and Brad Krevoy & Steve Stabler. It was written and directed by Charlie Peters. The cinematography was done by John Thomas. The film was distributed by MGM Distribution Co. and HBO and premiered in April 1998.

Actors

• Jude Law as Danny - He played the role of Danny, a romantic who believes in fate and destiny, brilliantly conveying the character's emotional the transformation.
• Jennifer Tilly as Anna Swan - As the woman at the heart of Danny's destiny, Tilly made the character relatable and equally compelling.
• Jon Tenney as Eric - Tenney convincingly portrayed Eric as a loving husband whose marriage is threatened by the arrival of Danny.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was initially meant to be a theatrical release, but it aired on HBO before going to DVD.
• In the film, Anna says she was born on a summer solstice; Jennifer Tilly’s birthday is June 16, five days before the summer solstice.

Quotes

• Danny: "Fate's behind everything."
• Anna: "God, I remember the first time I saw you. You were the tiniest baby I'd ever seen."

Music, Soundtrack

• Leo Kottke - "Open Country Joy": A track crucial at setting the tone of the film.
• The Be Good Tanyas - "The Littlest Birds": This song features as background music performed by the band toward the end of the film.