Black Marigolds is a 2013 English-language Drama Romance motion picture. Black Marigolds is a drama steeped in literature. Following writer Ryan Cole and his wife Kate as they move to an off season vacation home on a frigid lake in Northern California so that Ryan can finish his new novel. At first everything is perfect for two people who need only each other to be happy. But soon Kate begins to notice Ryan forgetting things, and as his frustration grows so does her concern for him. While he refuses to k help, he becomes increasingly volatile and unpredictable. Finally it will be up to Kate to choose between the pleasant past or the terrible future. Written by Kirstie Mattheis. Black marigolds features Rachel Boston, Noah Bean, Paul Ben-victor, Melinda Lee, Greyson Chadwick and William A. Robertson.