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Audiences rate it 59 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
On Ironbound Island, native Fiona McKay arrives from Europe with her teenage daughter Clair, hoping that the peace of the island will help the girl get over the death of her boyfriend. The girl finds comfort in the company of a visiting American girl and more so in the stories of Celia, a crazy old local who weaves enchanting tales which cleverly combine her own experiences on the island with mystifying legends.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Audiences rate it 59 points higher than critics do.
33 audience votes
Key crew
- Sheri ElwoodDirector
- Micki MeuserOriginal Music Composer
- Sheri ElwoodWriter
Cast
- Kirsten DunstSilly
- Lynn RedgraveCelia
- Julia BrendlerClaire
- Trent FordJames
- Brent CarverPorter
- Alberta WatsonFiona
- Daniel BrühlJay
- Peter DonaldsonDr. Stone
- Tara RoslingRose
- Anthony HigginsAdm. Griggs
- Jessica TurnerMarta Griggs
- Gerard ParkesUncle Peat
Stills
Themes
islandfuneralfairy talecursememorywriterwoman director