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The Diviners (1993)
Director: Anne Wheeler
Cast: Sonja Smits, Tom Jackson, Wayne Robson, Jennifer Podemski
Runtime117 min
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Morag Gunn, a writer who is having trouble with her teenage daughter, examines her own relationship history, which includes a period of turbulence with Jules. While she and Jules have known each other since childhood, he is no rock of stability. In addition, he is white, while she is part Native American, so the teenage Morag experienced racism he can only imagine. Even after they have a daughter, she struggles against the emptiness within her.
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The Diviners (1993), directed by Anne Wheeler, is a TV movie drama that explores the tumultuous relationship between a writer and her teenage daughter, as well as the writer's own troubled past with a childhood friend. While its critical reception is not widely documented, the film provides a thoughtful examination of personal and cultural complexities.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and exploration of identity and relationships in The Diviners (1993), directed by Anne Wheeler. The film delves into the complex dynamics between the biracial protagonist Morag and her longtime partner Jules, offering a poignant look at the challenges they face while navigating their personal histories.
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The Diviners is a Canadian television film, which aired on CBC Television in 1993. Directed by Anne Wheeler, the film is an adaptation of the novel The Diviners by Margaret Laurence.
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