Bobby Myers, a former lawyer, produced his first Canadian film in 1979, aiming to tell stories close to the Canadian heart. He acquired the rights to Lindsay May Marshall's novel "Lantern Moon" but faced challenges in financing, leading to compromises, including casting Michael Baytes, a Hollywood star with baggage.
Hollywood North
A producer's beloved novel adaptation is threatened by Hollywood's interference, which may compromise the film's distinctly Canadian identity and the producer's creative vision.