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Plainsong (2004)
Director: Richard Pearce
Cast: Aidan Quinn, Rachel Griffiths, America Ferrera, Geoffrey Lewis
Runtime97 min
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Tom Guthrie, a high school history teacher, is faced with raising two young sons after his wife leaves him. Maggie Jones, a fellow teacher, tries to provide comfort and support.
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Plainsong, the 2004 TV movie directed by Richard Pearce, offers a poignant and nuanced exploration of fatherhood and human connection. With standout performances from Aidan Quinn and Rachel Griffiths, the film skillfully navigates the emotional complexities of a high school teacher raising his two sons after his wife's departure, finding solace in the support of a fellow teacher played by America Ferrera.
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Plainsong or plainchant is a body of chants used in the liturgies of the Western Church. When referring to the term plainsong, it is those sacred pieces that are composed in Latin text. Plainsong was the exclusive form of the Western Christian church music until the ninth century and the introduction of polyphony.
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