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Release Date:
25 June 1993 (USA)
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Tagline:
A Journey That Will Open Your Mind... And Touch Your Heart.
Plot:
When Ruth Matthews's husband is killed in a fall at an archaeological dig, her daughter Sally handles her father's death in a very odd manner...
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2 wins
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Rare James Horner score sells out instantly
(From MovieScore Magazine. 14 October 2009, 12:14 AM, PDT)
(From MovieScore Magazine. 14 October 2009, 12:14 AM, PDT)
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Spectacular yarn
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Kathleen Turner | ... | Ruth Matthews | |
| Tommy Lee Jones | ... | Jake Beerlander | |
| Asha Menina | ... | Sally Matthews | |
| Shiloh Strong | ... | Michael Matthews | |
| Esther Rolle | ... | Adelle | |
| Park Overall | ... | Lillian Huber | |
| Michael Horse | ... | Stoker | |
| Anne Pitoniak | ... | Judge | |
| Joaquín Martínez | ... | Selord | |
| Jacqueline Cassell | ... | Gloria Miller (as Jacqueline Cassel) | |
| John Henderson | ... | Bart Huber | |
| Craig Fuller | ... | Ray Huber | |
| Rick Marshall | ... | Frank Stearson | |
| Reuben Valiquette Murray | ... | Reuben | |
| Emily Russell | ... | Emily |
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Also Known As:
Before I Wake (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for theme.
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Netherlands:109 min | USA:109 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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This film was completed in 1991 by A&M Films. The film then was shelved for two years until it was picked up by Miramax Films for release in 1993.
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Factual errors: Kathleen Turner's character says that all railways in the world have the same gauge which is absolutely not true. Examples: Spain - 5' 6"; Ireland - 5' 3" and 3'; India - 5' 6", 2'6" + 1m; Peru - 3'; Portugal - 5' 5 9/16" (1.1665m) + 1 m; Russia - 5'; East Africa - 1m; Nigeria - 3'6"; Sierra Leone - 2'6"; South Africa - 3'6"; Burma - 1m; Ceylon 5'6" + 2'6".
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[first lines from off]
Sally Matthews: Why do people dream?
Selord: To see things better.
Sally Matthews: Where do people come from?
Selord: The gods made them.
Sally Matthews: Where do the gods live?
Selord: They live in every living thing.
Sally Matthews: Why did they make people?
Selord: They were bored. They needed people around to entertain them.
Sally Matthews: Why do the gods let people die?
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Sally Matthews: Why do people dream?
Selord: To see things better.
Sally Matthews: Where do people come from?
Selord: The gods made them.
Sally Matthews: Where do the gods live?
Selord: They live in every living thing.
Sally Matthews: Why did they make people?
Selord: They were bored. They needed people around to entertain them.
Sally Matthews: Why do the gods let people die?
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I found the story engrossing and especially enjoyed how the characters put the pieces together as the movie progressed. I also thought parts of the soundtrack were excellent. There is one scene that has stayed with me years after I saw the flick.
This is not a documentary. One reason I rented the movie is my clinical experience with autistic children. If you are the kind of person who requires movies even tangentally reflect how it is in the real world then don't watch it. If you think Hollywood will educate the public about autism this movie will upset you.
This is a thinking person's movie.