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The Lost Child (2000)
Director: Karen Arthur
Cast: Mercedes Ruehl, Cristine Rose, Jamey Sheridan, Irene Bedard
Runtime94 min
RatingPG
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Knowing the past changes the future. Seeking a connection to her heritage, Rebecca Hoffman sets out on a journey of discovery following the deaths of her adoptive parents. She finds that connection with her birth family in the Navajo community. But cultures clash when her husband is rejected as an outsider. Rebecca and her family experience rebirth in a rich culture and renewal as a family in this dramatic film based on the autobiography Looking for Lost Bird by Yvette Melanson (with Claire Safran).
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Fans of thought-provoking family dramas and stories exploring cultural identity will appreciate the nuanced performances and thematic depth of The Lost Child, the 2000 film directed by Karen Arthur. With Mercedes Ruehl and Jamey Sheridan delivering standout turns, the film sensitively examines the challenges of reconnecting with one's heritage and finding belonging across different worlds.