The Memory Keeper's Daughter

2008 1h 30m EN

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6.5

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6.6

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★6.5TMDB · 41★6.6IMDB · 3,069

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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During a blizzard in 1964, Dr. David Henry delivers his son Paul with the help of nurse Caroline. But when Henry realizes his wife is also carrying a girl with Down syndrome, he hands the second child over to Caroline without his wife's knowledge. Henry's fateful decision yields grave consequences for his family over the next 20 years.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Emily Watson
Caroline Gil
Dermot Mulroney
Dr. David Henry
Gretchen Mol
Nora Henry
Krystal Hope Nausbaum
Phoebe
Rob Stewart
Howard
Hugh Thompson
Al
Martha Irving
Supervisor
Mary-Colin Chisholm
David's Mother

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mick Jackson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mick Jackson, shot by Theo van de Sande. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Lori Jane Coleman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Emily Watson and Dermot Mulroney and Gretchen Mol carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0955298 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mick Jackson directs. Theo van de Sande behind the camera. Lori Jane Coleman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Directed by Mick Jackson, shot by Theo van de Sande. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Lori Jane Coleman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Emily Watson and Dermot Mulroney and Gretchen Mol carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0955298 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.