Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker
Parallel stories of women establishing themselves in the contemporary American South and in the period between the World Wars. A middle-aged woman draws strength and independence from the stories told...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 18, 2000
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September 18, 2009One of my new favorite movies. While it was sad at times, it was a beautiful story. I enjoyed it very much.
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July 27, 2009I really enjoyed this movie despite the fact that I watched it once and didn't remember so I rented it again.
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July 2, 2009This is truly a beautiful film.
Well written and superbly acted it tugs at the heartstrings harder than almost any other movie. The way it sets up an obvious story line and then like a gentle roller-coaster suddenly takes you in another direction is unequalled in this type of fi...( read more) -
November 12, 2008Comedy drama about a woman who finds strength to assert herself in the modern day through the stories of two women in the past. The film's framing device is somewhat awkward, but this likeable feminist drama benefits from a great ensemble cast. Actress-turned-author Fannie Flag...( read more)
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October 27, 2009really nice story about friendship, a family movie :D
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August 18, 2008(1991 Director: John Avnet) Going tonight to see this...ahhh. Elvira's favorite!! Well with a good friend saw this one at a twice per year womens Christian group DINNER & A MOVIE NITE! GRAND IDEA. wonderful movie depicts the peaceful country life...with of course its rotten apples!! it is the sotry of friendships & fates!
Amen, Sister!! T - I - W - A - N - D -A
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July 23, 2008This is a gr8 movie...one of the best i've seen...gr8 cast, acting, omg everything...
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July 3, 2008this movie is so tastefullly done .. the cast , screen play, everything , it was all fantastic!
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