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Based on the Alice Munro short story, in which the narrator tries in vain to write a portrait of her mother’s family.

Top Cast

  • Karen Austin

    Karen Austin

    Lena

  • Kay Hawtrey

    Kay Hawtrey

    Dodie

  • Karen Pearson

    Karen Pearson

    Young Beth

  • Ken Pogue

    Ken Pogue

    James

  • Madeleine Sherwood

    Madeleine Sherwood

    Mother, Old Beth

  • Michael Ironside

    Michael Ironside

    Soldier on train (uncredited)

  • Chris Makepeace

    Chris Makepeace

    (uncredited)

Overview

Based on the Alice Munro short story, in which the narrator tries in vain to write a portrait of her mother’s family.

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