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Movie Description
In this heartwarming drama, based on the French novel and film LE GRAND CHEMIN, a visit by Willard Young (Elijah Wood), a young boy, changes the lives of Lily and Ben Reed (Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, who were married in real life at the time they made this film). A young, married couple, the Reeds are having problems with their relationship. When Willard's pregnant mother sends him to stay with the Reeds, their own problems interfere with his becoming acclimated to his new environment. However, soon a young girl (Thora Birch) intervenes to become his friend, transforms all their lives.
Synopsis
A fatherless 10-year old boy is sent by his pregnant mother to the small town of Paradise. The couple he stays with have their own problems: their marriage has crumbled since the death of their 3-year-old son. But the child finds a new friend, who also lacks a father, and their relationship changes their own and everyone else's lives.
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Industry Reviews
"...[Griffith and Johnson] deliver deeply affecting performances..."
Travers
"...[Johnson and Griffith] turn in a pair of exceptionally effective and restrained ensemble performances..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (09/20/1991)
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