Sara and Lily grew up at Smith Mountain Lake. Sara became estranged from the family and without explanation moved to Los Angeles to study law. Her sister Lily, an artist, teaches locally ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Scottie Thompson | ... | Sara | |
| Jane Seymour | ... | Vivian | |
| Madeline Zima | ... | Lily | |
| Jeff Fahey | ... | Ray | |
| Casper Van Dien | ... | Ash Henson | |
| Sean Patrick Flanery | ... | Mark Futterman | |
| Ben Savage | ... | Carl | |
| Eyal Podell | ... | Tyler | |
| Richard Moll | ... | Old Vic | |
| Ron Canada | ... | Winchester | |
| Mary Beth McDonough | ... | Elizabeth | |
| Richard Riehle | ... | Chairman McCarren | |
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Liberty the Dog | ... | Dobie |
| Jennifer Massey | ... | Jeanne | |
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Scott Winters | ... | Dave Boyers |
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Sara and Lily grew up at Smith Mountain Lake. Sara became estranged from the family and without explanation moved to Los Angeles to study law. Her sister Lily, an artist, teaches locally and lives with their parents, Ray and Vivian, until Dad dies in an accident. Sara returns to help settle his estate, and all our ladies cross paths with an eclectic group of local oddballs, as they search for a Loch Ness-style monster they believe lurks in the lake's depths. A few real Smith Mountain Lake characters make appearances. The next week at the lake is filled with adventure, tears, and laughter as Vivian and her two daughters finally understand, through the guidance of Dad's spirit, if they still belong on the lake, even though Ray is gone. All paths converge at the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, on course for a heart-warming and hilarious collision. Written by Mike McKay
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6 May 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Au coeur de la famille See more »Filming Locations:
Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, Virginia, USACompany Credits
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Bob: Yeah, like that episode on the Bigfoot they found in Malasia?
Carl: No, Bob. That's stupid, cause Bigfoot isn't real.
Bob: I know Bigfoot isn't real, Carl.
Old Vic: I think Bigfoot killed Kennedy.
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Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia is one of only two dammed lakes in America which pump water back up from below into the lake. Water generates electricity all day at peak rates, then at night is pumped back up from below. See more »Quotes
Old Vic: Mark Futterman ain't gonna come to Smith Mountain Lake! He goes for big name stuff!Bob: Yeah, like that episode on the Bigfoot they found in Malasia?
Carl: No, Bob. That's stupid, cause Bigfoot isn't real.
Bob: I know Bigfoot isn't real, Carl.
Old Vic: I think Bigfoot killed Kennedy.
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There are two scenes during the first part of the end credits. The first one has the TV show guy asking women about the lake monster, and the second has the girl getting asked for directions as she is stopped on the side of the road. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I have no idea how I stumbled upon this one. It's a Lifetime movie-Independent hybrid. In fact, I think it was actually Hallmark that picked up the broadcast right for this straight-to-video movie. It's got an interesting cast -- Jane Seymour, Ben Savage (Boy Meets World,) Madeline Zima (The Nanny,) Richard Moll (Night Court,) Jeff Fahey and Scottie Thompson. The acting is mediocre from them all, mediocre story, nothing special there whatsoever. What makes it worth it is the fact it was filmed on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, the same location as What About Bob. Gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful! I'm not in any rush to ever see this again but I'd strongly consider it for the filming location alone.
5.6 / 10 stars
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