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Bernie Hern, Jon Voight, Maria O'Brien, Marie-Christine Barrault, Millie Perkins ...( see more  see more... ) , Moria Turner , Nelson Welch , Richard Crenna , Robby Kiger , Roxana Zal , Son Hoang Bui

The initial concept of this remarkably poignant film may not be sexy, but it's well-executed and genuinely touching and easily brings its audience into the moving story. J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight), a d...( read more  read more... )ivorced, absentee father, takes his three children, Tilde (a beautiful, heartbreaking Roxana Zal), Truman-Paul (Robby Kiger), and Trung (Son Hoang Bui), on a European cruise, during which a tragedy occurs at home. The emotionally charged setup of a father trying to reconnect with his children may be familiar to many people. Versatile writer David Seltzer (Lucas) melds realistic dialogue, conversations, situations, and reactions in a subtle, credible manner, giving his characters many levels and sincere depth. It's this realism that makes the story all that more compelling--Tannen is neither ogre nor saint, and his children are like real children: they're embarrassed by their insecurities, they act out, they crave affection. There are no one-dimensional characters either. Tannen and his ex-wife (Millie Perkins) maintain a distant fondness for each other, as she understands and finally accepts his foibles. Her husband, Mitchell (Richard Crenna), genuinely loves Tannen's children as he would his own. Party of Five is blessed with great talent, including the youngest stars. --N.F. Mendoza

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Directed by: Robert Lieberman

Release Date: February 18, 1983

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DVD Release Date: May 3, 2005

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  • donnarenee2006
    September 5, 2007
    donnarenee2006
    Tearjerker. Very well written and directed by Robert Lieberman, this is a touching story of a father trying to rekindle his relationship with his children by taking them on a cruise to the beautiful countries of Athens, Rome, Greece, Italy and Cairo, Egypt. Jon Voight plays the f...( read more)ather that tries to reach out to his children but finds out, he doesn't know how to connect with them. I couldn't stop crying at some parts of the movie due to some very emotional and touching scenes. You will not be disappointed with this drama. A must see.
  • thereeldeal
    August 20, 2007
    thereeldeal
    Seem to recall liking this sad film.
  • dorisgc
    August 8, 2007
    dorisgc
    brill.......story.....

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