Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1987 · 1h 35m

Breaking Home Ties

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Director
John Wilder
Cast
Jason Robards as Lloyd Wells Eva Marie Saint as Emma Wells Claire Trevor as Grace Porter Doug McKeon as Lonnie Wells Erin Gray as Carol J. Eddie Peck as Brad
Crew
Héctor R. Figueroa — Director of Photography John Wilder — Writer Graham Cottle — Producer
Tagline

Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.

Synopsis

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.

Mood & Themes
farmnostalgiacoming of ageillnesscollege freshmanfather son relationshipmother son relationship
Key Collaborators
John Wilder Director Héctor R. Figueroa Director of Photography John Wilder Writer Graham Cottle Producer
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