Andrew Flanagan, Bill Nighy, David McGowan, Eoin Carlyle, Eoin McCarthy ...( see more  see more... ) , Ewan McGregor , Gavin Mitchell , Hector Elizondo , Iain Andrew , Iain McAleese , Irvine Allen , John Turturro , Kelly Hunter , Lindsay Crouse , Lorraine Bracco , Maudie Johnson , Max Johnson , Michael Nardone , Robert Carlyle , Robert Cavanah , Robin Williams , Seamus Gubbins , Tony Curran , Vincent D'Onofrio , William H. Macy

In five different ages of western human history (the Bronze age, the Roman Empire, medieval Europe, the 16th century and the present day) a man searches for his lost family.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 2 min.

Directed by: Bill Forsyth

Release Date: May 6, 1994

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DVD Release Date: September 28, 1994

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  • November 7, 2008
    I don't understand WHY Robin Williams is NOT listed...since he stars in the film.
    Besides that, this is an AWESOME film! Highly recommended!
  • September 2, 2009
    I don't know why this one gets such bad reviews -- I loved it. One of my all-time favorites, in general.
  • December 8, 2008
    no thanks not my thing
  • October 30, 2008
    a good illustration of the dynamics of reincarnation
  • September 15, 2008
    All storys just ended, some were boring and pointless, a waste of time
  • March 15, 2008
    I don't remember much about this film.
  • July 9, 2007
    Un beau film sur la vie, l'amour, le contact humain. Et tout ceci a travers le temps. C'est tres leger et n'importe qui est apte a ecouter se petit bijou..
  • June 27, 2007
    it a wierd movie but i watched it all ... mm.. i didn't like it i found it boring at times
  • May 29, 2007
    Excellent acting ... great story ... but boring in many parts.

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