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Housekeeping

25 Nov 1987 1h 56min PG 6.6/10 (56) EN

“The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.”

In the Pacific Northwest during the 1950s, two young sisters whose mother has abandoned them wind up living with their Aunt Sylvie, whose views of the world and its conventions don't quite live up to most people's expectations.

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Director
Bill Forsyth
Writer
Bill Forsyth
Novel
Marilynne Robinson
Music
Michael Gibbs
Cinematography
Michael Coulter
Editing
Michael Ellis
Producer
Robert F. Colesberry
Countries
United States

Cast

Christine Lahti Sylvie Fisher
S
Sara Walker Ruth
A
Andrea Burchill Lucille
Anne Pitoniak Aunt Lily
B
Barbara Reese Aunt Nona
Margot Pinvidic Helen
B
Bill Smillie Sheriff
Wayne Robson Principal
Betty Phillips Mrs. Jardine
Karen Elizabeth Austin Mrs. Paterson
Dolores Drake Mrs. Walker
G
Georgie Collins Grandmother
T
Tonya Tanner Young Ruth
L
Leah Penny Young Lucille
B
Brian Linds Deputy Sheriff
C
Clayton W. Okell Boy on Cliff
C
Clay Barton Boy on Cliff
E
Erik Richardson Sandy
B
Bob Hughes Charlie
Sheila Paterson Bernice

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