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Description

Against the backdrop of the
waning days of the great Depression,
this emotionally charged drama paints
a story of love and redemption about a
young man who applies for a job with
a family at their general store .
Through his interaction with them, he
learns the true value of family. With
complex characters and rich
cinematography, this is a truly
exceptional film.

Details

Country: Canada

Year: 1997

Director: Daniel Petrie Sr.

Producers: Jon Slan, Paul Brown, Daniel Petrie Sr.

Directors of Photography: Alain Dostie, Phillip Earnshaw

Editor: Susan Maggi

Cast/Featuring: Gil Bellows (Frank Alpine), Kate Greenhouse (Helen Bober), Armin Mueller-Stahl (Morris Bobber), Joan Plowright (Ida Bober), Jaimz Woolvett (Ward Minogue)

Running Time (minutes): 110 min

FILM GUIDEMORE World Cinema SCREENINGS

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