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Mystery / Drama
Canada,
1987, 86 min
Plots(1)
Darkly humorous and boldly unpredictable, this complex journey into a world of brutality and sentiment uses stunning cinematic trickery and a wide range of visual media to portray the breakdown and restoration of a dislocated family unit. One of Egoyan's defining early works. (Artificial Eye)
Cast
![David Hemblen](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/157/886/157886369_04c04a.jpg)
David Hemblen
UK
Best movies:
A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000) (series)
The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
M. Butterfly (1993)
![Gabrielle Rose](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271856_77396c.jpg)
Gabrielle Rose
Canada
Best movies:
A Dog's Purpose (2017)
Maudie (2016)
Taken (2002) (series)
![Arsinée Khanjian](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/274/274767_642a60.jpg)
Arsinée Khanjian
Lebanon
Best movies:
Next of Kin (1984)
The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
Felicia's Journey (1999)
Hrant Alianak
Best movies:
A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000) (series)
Sword of Gideon (1986) (TV movie)
Family Viewing (1987)
Aino Pirskanen
Finland
Best movies:
Family Viewing (1987)
The Silent Partner (1978)