The Man in the Moon (1991) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by Robert Mulligan · Starring Jason London, Reese Witherspoon
Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.
Where was The Man in the Moon filmed?
- Beaufort, South Carolina, USA, Beaufort – Primary setting for the film; Dani's family home and the rural South Carolina community where the story unfolds. The picturesque Lowcountry town served as the authentic backdrop for this coming-of-age story set in 1950s South Carolina, with its antebellum architecture and Spanish moss-draped oaks providing the quintessential Southern atmosphere
- Hunting Island, South Carolina, USA, Hunting Island – Romantic scenes between Dani and Court along the beach and marshlands. The pristine coastal landscape and barrier island provided intimate natural settings for the film's tender moments between the young protagonists