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 (as Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio)Shulgasser, Barbara (May 12, 1989). "'Signs of Life' Has Weak Pulse". The San Francisco Examiner. p. C8. Retrieved April 4, 2026. "Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio, left, and Arthur Kennedy in "Signs of Life. [...] 'Signs of Life' Cast: Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio, Arthur Kennedy, Kevin J. O'Connor Director: John David Coles Writer: Mark Malone Rated: PG-1" 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 entirely in various small-town locations in Maine, except for one underwater sequence, which was filmed at the Mystic Marine Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut.
Reception The film earned director Coles a Deauville Film Festival award, but was a financial loss.
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