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Bobby Cooper, Bridgette Wilson, Clint Howard

Middle-aged widow Mildred Hawks (Gena Rowlands) is having problems relating to her rebellious daughter, so she begins a friendship with abused mom Monica (Marisa Tomei) and, in particular, Monica's yo...( read more  read more... )ung son. Later, Mildred forms a bond with Big Tommy (Gerard Depardieu), a French truck driver who develops a serious crush on her. The ups and downs of these relationships teach the already wise Mildred a few more things about life -- and herself.

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R, 105 min.

Directed by: Nick Cassavetes

Release Date: November 1, 1996

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DVD Release Date: December 9, 2003

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  • alexcinefilo
    November 16, 2009
    alexcinefilo
    Well directed, full of outstanding performances and an honest and beautiful story.
  • chrisisking09
    January 13, 2009
    chrisisking09
    A great film starring Gena Rowlands and Marisa Tomei, more people should see. Very well acted.

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