After two decades in prison for murder, a man is released on parole and returns to his hometown seeking redemption.
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| Billy Bob Thornton | ... | Manuel Jordan | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Miles Evans | |
| Holly Hunter | ... | Adele Easley | |
| Kirsten Dunst | ... | Sofia Mellinger | |
| Manuel Aranguiz | ... | Senor Aguilar | |
| Geoffrey Wigdor | ... | Abner Easley | |
| Luke Robertson | ... | Young Abner Easley | |
| Dorian Harewood | ... | Mackie Whittaker | |
| Catherine Colvey | ... | Claire Mellinger | |
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Billoah Greene | ... | Don |
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Sadiki Burke | ... | Sadiki |
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Abede Burke | ... | Abede |
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Diego Abella | ... | Raul |
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Brent Rogers | ... | Ty |
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Cordell Clyde | ... | Cleve |
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The film philosophical approach at redemption. The protagonist Manual Jordan has gotten parole from a life sentence for the murder of Abner Easley, and returns to the city he lived in to try to seek redemption. He ends up living and working at a community house run by a preacher, Miles Evans. The film is equipped with beautiful voice-overs about the meaning of life and different philosophies for getting redeemed. Manual also becomes friends with Adele Easley, his victims sister, in an attempt to make up for what he did. While working at the home he has interactions with Sofia Mellinger, the druggie daughter of a famous singer, struggling with the lack of adult guidance in her life. Written by Dave Samuelson
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EnglishRelease Date:
29 August 2003 (Norway) See more »Also Known As:
Forsoningens tid See more »Filming Locations:
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$7,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$30,599, 6 April 2003, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$209,151, 17 August 2003Company Credits
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Manuel Jordan: It wouldn't matter either way.
Miles Evans: You don't know what the hell you talking about, do you? Why be afraid of a God that you don't believe in? Oh, I know, it seems like people are making up shit so they can feel good about all the pain, all the cruelty, loss, violence, suffering, death. Famine, bigotry, small-mindedness, repression, depression, oppression. Want me to keep talking? 'Cause I can go on forever with this shit.
Manuel Jordan: No,...
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(1959)
Written by Miles Davis
Performed by Miles Davis
Jazz Horn Music (BMI)
Administered by Sony / ATV Songs, LLC
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Although the film was shot entirely in Montreal, Quebec, in one of the final scenes, as Manuel has entered the Metro, and it is leaving the station, the map seen inside the train is, in fact, a map of the central Washington, D.C. area. See more »Goofs
While some have commented that Morgan Freeman's voice changes dramatically throughout the film, it is a major plot point that he is living a lie, living under an assumed identity and not particularly good at it. It is related to the theme of doing good, even though you may not be particularly good at it, nor be able to continue doing it for very long. It sounds unnatural for Morgan because it is unnatural for his character. See more »Quotes
Miles Evans: You know, you could get lucky. God might decide to grade you on the curve.Manuel Jordan: It wouldn't matter either way.
Miles Evans: You don't know what the hell you talking about, do you? Why be afraid of a God that you don't believe in? Oh, I know, it seems like people are making up shit so they can feel good about all the pain, all the cruelty, loss, violence, suffering, death. Famine, bigotry, small-mindedness, repression, depression, oppression. Want me to keep talking? 'Cause I can go on forever with this shit.
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It is definitely one of the best American movies, I saw during last year. I was watching it with eyes wide open. What a masterpiece, I was thinking. Let's check the review on IMDb. Surprisingly, I realized that average vote is only 6,5. Astonishing. Why so underrated? To European, too sad, no special effects, to slow? Sorry, not every movie should look like 'Dark Knight'. Some moves are made for people, who like to think and to feel. Main idea of this movie is inevitable truth. There is no redemption for conscience. One cannot turn back time. One will regret one's sins forever. Perfect Billy Bob Thornton, good Morgan Freeman, touching Holly Hunter. Even Kirsten Dunst (who is not my favorite actress) is reliable.