Charms for the Easy Life

2002 1h 51m EN

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8.5

MASTERPIECE

★8.5TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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The story of three women who live in a North Carolina town and defy the traditional roles set forth for them by society.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gena Rowlands
Charlie Kate
Mimi Rogers
Sophia
Susan May Pratt
Margaret
Geordie Johnson
Mr. Baines
Kenneth Mitchell
Tom Hawkins III
Wayne Robson
Doctor
Kayla Perlmutter
Margaret (child)
Kirsten Kieferle
Charlie Kate (1909)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joan Micklin Silver
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joan Micklin Silver, shot by Jean Lépine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Van Dyke Parks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Gena Rowlands and Mimi Rogers and Susan May Pratt carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0290160 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joan Micklin Silver directs. Jean Lépine behind the camera. Van Dyke Parks scores. Jim Makiej cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 24 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Joan Micklin Silver, shot by Jean Lépine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Van Dyke Parks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jim Makiej shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Gena Rowlands and Mimi Rogers and Susan May Pratt carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0290160 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.