A family story about how a daughter-in-law withstands the pressure from her husband's parents.
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| Mary-Louise Parker | ... |
Ellen Grier
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| Tom Skerritt | ... |
Fritz Grier
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| Tim Guinee | ... |
Jake Grier
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| Larissa Laskin | ... |
Barb
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| Hollis McLaren | ... |
Salome
(as Hollis Mclaren)
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| Roberta Maxwell | ... |
Ellen's Mother
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| Clare Stone | ... |
Amy Grier
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| Ty Wood | ... |
Bert Grier
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| Colin Ferguson | ... |
Tom Welton
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| Betty Buckley | ... |
Mary Margaret Grier
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Francis Fontaine | ... |
Father Bork
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| Kristen Harris | ... |
Julia
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| Leigh Enns | ... |
Woman in Store
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| Rebecca Gibson | ... |
Woman in Bar
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| Marina Stephenson Kerr | ... |
Vet
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Troy Lalchun | ... |
Little Jake
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Milt Bruchanski | ... |
Mitch
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John Brown | ... |
Townsperson / Passerby (uncredited)
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Cory Cassidy | ... |
Townsperson (uncredited)
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Terrence M. Wolf | ... |
Man at party (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Werner | ||
Written by
| A. Manette Ansay | ... | (novel) |
| Suzette Couture | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Ted Babcock | ... | co-producer |
| Ira Pincus | ... | executive producer (as Ira S. Pincus) |
| Peter Sadowski | ... | producer |
| Robert M. Sertner | ... | executive producer |
| Randy Sutter | ... | co-executive producer |
| Frank von Zerneck | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Werner | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| Richard Marvin | ||
Cinematography by
| Ousama Rawi | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Anita Brandt Burgoyne | ||
Editorial Department
| Christy Richmond | ... | assistant editor |
| Rob Evans | ... | colorist: dailies (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Réjean Labrie | ||
Art Direction by
| Gord Peterson | ... | (as Gordon Peterson) |
Set Decoration by
| Stephen Arndt | ||
Costume Design by
| Vicki Graef | ||
Makeup Department
| Russell Brady | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Parker |
| Ediena Hawkes | ... | key hair stylist |
| Amanda Kuryk | ... | key makeup artist |
| Barry Olafson | ... | key hair stylist |
| Joyce Wold | ... | key makeup artist |
| Geralyn Wraith | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Parker |
| Frances Hans | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Charles Braive | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Josy Capkun | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard O'Brien-Moran | ... | first assistant director |
| Brent Deere | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Larry Spittle | ... | property master |
| Ryan Berzuk | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Brandson | ... | key scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Nick Burns | ... | prop illustrator (uncredited) |
| Olaf Dux | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
| Allan McGowan | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Holly Moore | ... | art department coordinator (uncredited) |
| Katharina Stieffenhofer | ... | art department assistant (uncredited) |
| Jon Van Winkle | ... | graphic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Anita Lubosch | ... | sound recordist |
| Richard D. Rogers | ... | re-recording mixer (as Richard Rogers) |
| Burton Weinstein | ... | adr supervisor (as Burt Weinstein) / sound supervisor (as Burt Weinstein) |
| Michael S. Wren | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Kevin Fisher | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Tommy Goodwin | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Tim Freestone | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Tim Harding | ... | special effects coordinator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Chuck Robinson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Rick Skene | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| François Balcaen | ... | key grip (as Francois Balcaen) |
| Laurence Mardon | ... | gaffer |
| Arlea Ashcroft | ... | lead electric (uncredited) |
| Keith Eidse | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Allen Fraser | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Joao Holowka | ... | best boy electric (uncredited) |
| Michelle Ortt | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera (uncredited) |
| Nicole Rivelli | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Clint Silzer | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Susan Glicksman | ... | casting: Los Angeles |
| Jim Heber | ... | casting: Winnipeg |
| Coral Legault | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Alex Wald | ... | casting: Los Angeles |
| Clare Walker | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Lori Stefaniuk | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michelle Boulet | ... | set costume supervisor (uncredited) |
| Karen Kristalovich | ... | wardrobe department coordinator (uncredited) |
| Susan Nycz | ... | assistant costume set supervisor (uncredited) |
| Maureen Petkau | ... | associate costume designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Sarah Jane Cundell | ... | location manager |
| Martin Ellis | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Terri Fricon | ... | music supervisor |
| Tom Villano | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tanya Mazur | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Garry 'Diesel' Trosky | ... | transportation coordinator (as Garry Trosky) |
| Dave Perich | ... | cast driver: Mary-Louise Parker (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Pia Athayde | ... | production accountant |
| Kimberly Mikoluff | ... | production coordinator |
| Jason Campbell | ... | office production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jordan Fines | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
| Eileen Gano | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Gloria Gibb | ... | assistant production accountant (uncredited) |
| Andrea Hutchison | ... | assistant production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Robb Inniss | ... | assistant production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Frank von Zerneck Films
- Ira Pincus Films
- Manitoba Film & Sound Development Corporation (with the participation of)
- Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit (with the participation of)
- The Government of Manitoba (with the participation of)
- Von Zerneck-Sertner Films (in association with)
Distributors
- CBS (2008) (United States) (tv) (network premiere)
- Moviemax Family (2013) (Turkey) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- City of Winnipeg (film training Manitoba)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (camera systems)
- Encore (post-production services)
- Entertainment Partners Canada (payroll services)
- Frank & Bob Films II (author: Berne Convention)
- J.R. Post (negative cutting)
- Runway (post-production)
- Technicolor (post-production sound by)
- Toybox (laboratory/dailies)
- VZS: Winnipeg Pictures No. 10 (production services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jake Grier left his domineering father Fritz's farm in small-town Grumbach to try making it as painter in Chicago, but has to move back when his wife Ellen looses her city teaching job and another in the high-school where they met. The move is resented from the start by their children, pre-teen Bert, whom grandpa scares, and rebellious young teen Amy. Fritz also bosses and humiliates Jake constantly, while his brother Mitch, who died in a car accident years ago, is idolized. Grdaually, a dark past lurks back, while Jake's marriage starts falling apart as both spouses are irresistibly attracted to earlier local lovers, in her case sheriff Tom Welton. Written by KGF Vissers |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Kristen Harris's debut. See more » |
| Quotes |
Ellen Grier:
Tell me what happened. Barb: There were two other babies. Twins--twin babies, and... [sobbing] See more » |