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The Myth of Fingerprints (1997)
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Writer:
Bart Freundlich (written by)
Release Date:
17 September 1997 (USA)
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Plot:
An ambitious debut for writer/director Bart Freundlich charting the unrest with a family who gather together for thanks giving.
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1 win
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8 nominations
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(3 articles)
Julianne Moore
(From The AV Club. 27 May 2008, 9:01 PM, PDT)
Julianne to Wed
(From WENN. 6 January 2003)
(From The AV Club. 27 May 2008, 9:01 PM, PDT)
Julianne to Wed
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Surprisingly honest with no sell out at the end!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Randee Allen | ... | Waitress |
| Arija Bareikis | ... | Daphne |
| Justin Barreto | ... | Young Jake |
 | Chris Bauer | ... | Jerry |
| Nicholas Bourgeois | ... | Young Warren |
| Tom Cumler | ... | Man at Train Station |
 | Blythe Danner | ... | Lena |
 | Hope Davis | ... | Margaret |
 | Christopher Duva | ... | Tom |
| Kelsey Gunn | ... | Young Leigh |
 | Laurel Holloman | ... | Leigh |
| Brian Kerwin | ... | Elliot |
 | James LeGros | ... | Cezanne |
 | Julianne Moore | ... | Mia |
| Polly Pelletier | ... | Young Mia |
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Rated R for sexuality and language.
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93 min
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Jake:
I know your true passion theory about two people destined to be together, but we can't all be filled with that much faith, trust and emotion. It just means if you have someone you're not alone. You're not going to find that in some fairy tale romance. Sometimes you have to sit through low times where you don't necessarily feel overwhelmingly, totally in love all the time.
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Referenced in "Law & Order: Myth of Fingerprints (#12.7)" (2001)
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Soundtrack:
On the Banks of the Wabash
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As those who can personally relate to this story well understand, not all stories about damaged families can have resolution and closure. The Myth of Fingerprints is quite honest in that regard. The story provides some explanation of what happened but not why, much like real life. What we do get is richly painted characters provided by strong performances, good writing, and good direction who tell us their story and allow us to draw our own conclusions. It's well worth the effort for those who appreciate a drama that doesn't take short cuts and permits the characters to tell their own stories instead of spoon feeding the audience and neatly wrapping everything up like an unwanted birthday present.