Strathairn in tsunami pic
Thesp to topline 'Hereafter'
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Michael Patwin is directing the pic, set to be shot in Thailand early next year. Patwin also scripted the story, centered on an American clothing designer who must search for his wife and children after the tsunami separates the family in a remote area of Thailand, where they've been visiting the factory in which his garments are produced.
Ben Katz Prods. will co-finance with Cinetic Media handling additional financing and North America sales. Benderspink's JC Spink and Patwin's manager Dave Brown are exec producing while Frederick Wedler and Benderspink's Neal Flaherty co-produce.
Filmmakers plan to donate a portion of proceeds to benefit children forced into child labor since being orphaned by the tsunami.
Strathairn received an actor Oscar nom for "Good Night, and Good Luck" and will be seen next in "We Are Marshall."
