Children of Invention (2010)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $11,183 | Details |
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Synopsis
After being evicted, hardworking single mom Elaine Cheng tries to maintain a normal life for her children, Raymond and Tina. Elaine juggles a number of jobs, including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. When Elaine doesn’t return home one night, nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,874 (43.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $16,947 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 12th, 2010 (Limited) by The Kids Are Alright Productions/Variance Films |
| Video Release: | August 10th, 2010 |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 86 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Impact Partners, Sasquatch Films, Syncopated Films, The Complications |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2010 | 81 | $4,874 | 2 | $2,437 | $8,992 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2010 | 79 | $7,065 | 2 | $3,533 | $11,183 | 1 |
Leading
| Cindy Cheung | Elaine Cheng | |
| Michael Chen | Raymond Cheng | |
| Crystal Chiu | Tina Cheng |
Supporting
| Frank Pando | Bruce | |
| Kieran Campion | Dan | |
| Jackson Ning | Michael | |
| Suzan Mikiel Kennedy | Mrs. Cutter | |
| Yan Xi | Felicia | |
| Lu Yu | Mr. Chow | |
| Katie Kreisler | Lucy |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tze Chun | Director | |
| Tze Chun | Screenwriter | |
| Mynette Louie | Producer | |
| Trevor Sagan | Producer | |
| Dan Cogan | Executive Producer | |
| Dave Saltzman | Co-Producer | |
| Susan Shopmaker | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Diana Barrett | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Kevin Gruneich | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Donna Gruneich | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Jim Swartz | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Susan Swartz | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Chris Teague | Cinematographer | |
| Anna Boden | Editor | |
| T. Griffin | Composer | |
| Susan Shopmaker | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
After being evicted, hardworking single mom Elaine Cheng tries to maintain a normal life for her children, Raymond and Tina. Elaine juggles a number of jobs, including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. When Elaine doesn’t return home one night, nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,874 (43.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $16,947 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 12th, 2010 (Limited) by The Kids Are Alright Productions/Variance Films |
| Video Release: | August 10th, 2010 |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 86 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Impact Partners, Sasquatch Films, Syncopated Films, The Complications |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2010 | 81 | $4,874 | 2 | $2,437 | $8,992 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2010 | 79 | $7,065 | 2 | $3,533 | $11,183 | 1 |
Leading
| Cindy Cheung | Elaine Cheng | |
| Michael Chen | Raymond Cheng | |
| Crystal Chiu | Tina Cheng |
Supporting
| Frank Pando | Bruce | |
| Kieran Campion | Dan | |
| Jackson Ning | Michael | |
| Suzan Mikiel Kennedy | Mrs. Cutter | |
| Yan Xi | Felicia | |
| Lu Yu | Mr. Chow | |
| Katie Kreisler | Lucy |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tze Chun | Director | |
| Tze Chun | Screenwriter | |
| Mynette Louie | Producer | |
| Trevor Sagan | Producer | |
| Dan Cogan | Executive Producer | |
| Dave Saltzman | Co-Producer | |
| Susan Shopmaker | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Diana Barrett | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Kevin Gruneich | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Donna Gruneich | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Jim Swartz | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Susan Swartz | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Chris Teague | Cinematographer | |
| Anna Boden | Editor | |
| T. Griffin | Composer | |
| Susan Shopmaker | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.