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Release Date:
15 September 2005 (Israel) moreTagline:
every secret takes on a life of its ownPlot:
A down on her luck woman, desperate to provide care for her daughter, moves in with her father in-law from whom she is estranged. Through time, they learn to forgive each other and heal old wounds. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins moreNewsDesk:
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International Film Music Critics Announce 2008 Nominees (From Rope Of Silicon. 16 January 2009, 4:43 PM, PST)
Protesters Slam Lopez at Premiere
(From WENN. 9 September 2005)
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Redford's legacy continues as an observer of "ordinary people" moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert Redford | ... | Einar Gilkyson | |
| Jennifer Lopez | ... | Jean Gilkyson | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Mitch Bradley | |
| Josh Lucas | ... | Crane Curtis | |
| Damian Lewis | ... | Gary Winston | |
| Camryn Manheim | ... | Nina | |
| Becca Gardner | ... | Griff Gilkyson | |
| Lynda Boyd | ... | Kitty | |
| Rob Hayter | ... | Deputy | |
| P. Lynn Johnson | ... | Shelter Supervisor | |
| Byron Lucas | ... | Motorcycle Rider | |
| Trevor Moss | ... | Griffin Gilkyson | |
| R. Nelson Brown | ... | Kent (as Rnelsonbrown) | |
| Dillard Brinson | ... | Gnome Owner | |
| Jason Diablo | ... | Customer #1 |
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Rated PG-13 for some violence including domestic abuse, and language.Parents Guide:
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108 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Netherlands:12 | Finland:K-11 | Germany:6 | Singapore:PG | Czech Republic:15 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Argentina:13 | UK:12A | Brazil:12 | Ireland:12A | Hungary:14 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Iceland:10 | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Portugal:M/12 | USA:PG-13 | Australia:MFun Stuff
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Dedicated to Karin Lyberg-Hallström and Britta Olin, Lasse's and Lena's mothers respectively. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Griff takes a sandwich to Mitch he takes a bite off one corner. In the second shot he takes a bite off the other corner. In the third shot it shows only one bite off one corner. moreSoundtrack:
If You Had Called Yesterday moreFAQ
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Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, and eye candy, J. Lo., along with a delightful young new comer Becca Gardener and a believable story, and you have an honest to goodness story of real people dealing with real life.
Many will see it as a soap opera.
As you look back at the projects Redford has been involved with, you see continuity. He likes to look into the lives of "ordinary people" living simple normal lives. No cheap tricks here. Just an honest story.
Jean Gilkyson, (J. Lo) the young, widowed and down and out of luck daughter-in-law of Einar Gilkyson (Redford) is a battered woman in Iowa. She and her 11 year old daughter Griff escape her abusive boy friend (Lewis) from Iowa and manage to reach the dumpy Wyoming ranch of her once father-in-law. No love is lost between the two as he blames her for the untimely death of his son. (No Spoilers here!) Predictably, there is conflict and drama between the two. Add in the wonderful supporting act of Morgan Freeman as the ailing ranch hand living in a nearby cabin, a bit of romance between J. Lo. and the local sheriff, the appearance, disappearance and reappearance of the abusive boyfriend from Iowa along with the absolutely delightful performance of Becca Gardner whose eyes will mesmerize you and, "Bart the Bear" and you have well spent time and money.
-Enjoy