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Movie Description A lighthearted drama about finding your place in the world under the most unlikely circumstances, WHERE THE HEART IS stars Natalie Portman as Novalee Nation, a pregnant young girl who is running away to California with her boyfriend, an aspiring country singer. When he abandons her at an Oklahoma Wal-Mart, Novalee has no choice but to stay behind. She lives in the Wal-Mart until the baby comes, and the resulting birth turns her into a celebrity. As the years go by, Novalee continues to live in the small town, and eventually finds herself falling in love with the kindhearted local librarian.
Industry Reviews "...Portman is a talented actress..." Total Film - p.101 - Tom Dawson
"...[Portman] exhibits a maturity....Prewitt is handsome and charming..." Box Office - p.63 - Annlee Ellingson
"...The people in the movie are lovable and sympathetic....Portman is quite an actress..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (04/28/2000)
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