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Synopsis:
In 1940, a 10-year-old boy turns up in a small Georgia town after the abduction of his mother. For protection, he pretends to be deaf and mute, is taken in by a kindly man and makes a new life for himself doing odd jobs round the town. He soon gains the confidence of the residents, who think he can never reveal their secrets, and becomes aware of everyone's deepest desires. Charming comedy drama, with strong performances from Matthew Modine, James Earl Jones and Claire Bloom
Cast:
Jake Weber as Tolliver Tynan, Matthew Modine as Sammy Ayers, James Earl Jones as Archibald Thacker, Tom Skerritt as Norm Jenkins, Judith Ivey as Lucille, Claire Bloom as Mrs Tynan, Jerry O'Connell as Reverend Perry Ray Pruitt, Bernadette Peters as Helen Ayers, Frankie Muniz as Young Sammy, Stephen Spinella, Anne Bobby as Tallasse Tynan, Andy Stahl, Tyler Noyes, Hallee Hirsh, Teagle F Bougere, Lance Reddick, Patrick Garner, Mary Lucy Bivins, Patt Noday, Terry Neinhuis
Credits:
Matthew Modine - Director, John Kent Harrison - Director, Richard Welsh - Executive-Producer
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