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My Life So Far (1999)
Director: Hugh Hudson
Cast: Colin Firth, Rosemary Harris, Irène Jacob, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
6.5
70%Runtime98 min
RatingPG
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A memoir of the lives of a family growing up on a post World War I British estate headed up by a strong disciplinarian, her daughter, her inventor husband, their ten year old son and his older sister. Through the household comes a number of suitors hoping to impress the young woman, including an aviator. When the elder woman's son shows up at the estate with his French fiancé, everything gets thrown into turmoil. The young boy takes a sudden interest in her sexual allure and his father is disturbed by his own non-Victorian feelings.
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Fans of director Hugh Hudson's thoughtful, character-driven style will appreciate the nuanced exploration of family dynamics and personal growth in this 1999 comedy-drama. The exceptional performances from the ensemble cast, led by Colin Firth, bring an emotional depth to the film's examination of sexuality, duty, and the complexities of growing up.
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My Life So Far is a 1999 film about a year in the life of ten-year-old Scottish boy Fraser Pettigrew. It was directed by Hugh Hudson, with screenplay by Simon Donald. The film is set in 1927 and is based on Son of Adam, the memoirs of Denis Forman, a British television executive.
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