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The Winter Guest (1997)

R 108 min  -  Drama  -   24 December 1997 (USA)
6.9
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A recent widow who is determined to leave Scotland for Australia with her son gets an unexpected visit from her aging mother.

Director:

Alan Rickman

Writers:

Alan Rickman, Sharman Macdonald (play), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Phyllida Law, Emma Thompson and Sheila Reid
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Phyllida Law Phyllida Law ...
Emma Thompson ...
Sheila Reid Sheila Reid ...
Lily
Sandra Voe Sandra Voe ...
Chloe
Arlene Cockburn Arlene Cockburn ...
Nita
Gary Hollywood Gary Hollywood ...
Alex
Sean Biggerstaff ...
Tom
Douglas Murphy Douglas Murphy ...
Sam
Tom Watson Tom Watson ...
Minister
Jan Shand Jan Shand ...
Café Proprietor
Sandy Neilson Sandy Neilson ...
Passer-by
Billy McElhaney Billy McElhaney ...
Bus Driver
Helen Devon Helen Devon ...
Woman in Tea Shop
Harry Welsh Harry Welsh ...
Boy in Tea Shop
Christian Zanone Christian Zanone ...
Young Man in Church
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Storyline

The film centers on four pairs - Frances is a recent widow who wants to get away from Scotland to Australia with her teenage son Alex to escape her memories, arrival of her old mother Elspeth makes her reconsider her decision. Alex approaches his first sexual experience with neighbour girl Nita. Chloe and Lily are two old women who like to attend strangers' funerals and Tom with Sam are two schoolboys who skip school to play on the beach and talk. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Scotland | Widow | Australia | Funeral | Beach  | See more »

Taglines:

No matter where you hide life will always find you See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and brief sensuality See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

L'invitée de l'hiver See more »

Filming Locations:

Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$21,305 (USA) (28 December 1997) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$776,332 (USA) (29 March 1998)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Capitol Films, Channel Four Films, Fine Line Features See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

[first lines]
Alex: Are you all right?
Frances: Don't keep asking.
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Connections

References Now, Voyager (1942) See more »

Soundtracks

"Take Me With You"
Sung by Elizabeth Fraser See more »