Signs of Life (1989 film)

Signs of Life, also known as One for Sorrow, Two for Joy, is a film by American director John David Coles, released May 5, 1989. It stars Beau Bridges, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Arthur Kennedy (in his last film appearance). Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise Parker (in her film debut), Will Patton, and Kate Reid also are featured.

Plot
Signs of Life is the story of a Maine man who is losing his boat and his business.

Cast

 * Beau Bridges as John Alder
 * Vincent D'Onofrio as Daryl Monahan
 * Arthur Kennedy as Owen Coughlin
 * Kevin J. O'Connor as Eddie Johnson
 * Will Patton as Owen's Dad
 * Kate Reid as Mrs. Wrangway
 * Georgia Engel as Betty
 * Kathy Bates as Mary Beth Alder
 * Mary-Louise Parker as Charlotte

Production
Signs of Life was filmed in various small-town locations in Maine, with the exception of an underwater sequence filmed at Mystic Marine Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut.

Reception
The film earned director Coles a Deauville Film Festival award, but was a financial loss.