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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Mark Spragg (written by) &
Virginia Korus Spragg (written by)
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Release Date:
15 September 2005 (Israel) more
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every secret takes on a life of its own
Plot:
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 synopsis
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Redford's finest hour more (136 total)

Cast

  (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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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ein ungezähmtes Leben (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some violence including domestic abuse, and language.
Runtime:
108 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Christopher Young originally scored the film but his score was later rejected and replaced. more
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Continuity: In the scene where Griff and her mom are arguing at Nina's house, Griff's hair is in front of her ear in one shot and the next it's tucked behind. more
Quotes:
Einar Gilkyson: There's nothing more pathetic than a guy chasing a woman that doesn't want him. more
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Features Below (2002) more
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75 out of 92 people found the following comment useful.
Redford's finest hour, 17 September 2005
10/10
Author: aharmas from United States

Some films are able to capture subtleties in a pretty straightforward manner, and this is one of them. With the very capable support of Morgan Freeman, a quite good Jennifer Lopez, and masterful work by Robert Redford, we're treated to a special film, a study of family relationships where things don't appear contrived or staged.

People carry grudges and live with demons for many years; some are unable to even get rid of them. That's the case of Redford's character. Without a way to release himself, he has managed to create a pretty miserable existence for himself. The only redeeming moment arising from the relationship with his best friend.

Things are bound to change with the arrival of his daughter-in-law and the granddaughter he never knew existed. The drama unfolds quite nicely and our hearts are touched along the way. It's a quiet movie, full of lovely vistas and some intense drama. It doesn't pack the punch of "Million Dollar Baby", a film which it's bound to recall because of the Freeman's character dynamics. Give yourself a treat and enjoy Redford in the comeback film of his career.

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