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Writers:
Marilynne Robinson (novel)
Bill Forsyth (screenplay)
Release Date:
January 1988 (USA) more
Tagline:
The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life. more
Plot:
In the Pacific Northwest during the 1950's, two young sisters whose mother has abandoned them wind up living with their Aunt Sylvie... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins more
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(From The AV Club. 17 September 2008, 9:04 PM, PDT)
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One of my top 5 flicks more (25 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Christine Lahti | ... | Sylvie |
 | Sara Walker | ... | Ruth |
| Andrea Burchill | ... | Lucille |
| Anne Pitoniak | ... | Aunt Lily |
| Barbara Reese | ... | Aunt Nona |
| Margot Pinvidic | ... | Helen |
| Bill Smillie | ... | Sheriff |
| Wayne Robson | ... | Principal |
| Betty Phillips | ... | Mrs. Jardine |
 | Karen Elizabeth Austin | ... | Mrs. Paterson |
| Dolores Drake | ... | Mrs. Walker (as Delores Drake) |
| Georgie Collins | ... | Grandmother |
| Tonya Tanner | ... | Young Ruth |
| Leah Penny | ... | Young Lucille |
| Brian Linds | ... | Deputy Sheriff |
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116 min
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Color (Rankcolor)
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Iceland:L | UK:PG | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Sweden:7 | USA:PG | West Germany:12
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Diane Keaton was originally cast as Sylvie but left due to creative differences. more
Quotes:
Ruth:
It must be his boat.
Sylvie:
That or he's some sort of lunatic. Either way, I'm not going back to find out.
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SPARROW IN THE TREETOP more
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The way this movie ends with the shot of the railroad tracks - reminded me of the way in school they ask two parallel lines ever meet? Mathematically the answer is no but visually it's hard to believe. That dichotomy is at work here in what you feel has been done will happen.
The ambiguity is refreshing when most movie makers or studios feel that `happy' or obvious ending are the only thing an audience will take.
I was so moved by this movie I also read the book which is as wonderful...
A total total joy.