The Shell Seekers (1989)

Name: The Shell Seekers
Director: Waris Hussein
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1989-12-03
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Angela Lansbury, Sophie Ward, Mark Lewis Jones, Anna Carteret

Drama TV Movie

Director: Waris Hussein

Cast: Angela Lansbury, Sophie Ward, Mark Lewis Jones, Anna Carteret

6.5

Runtime102 min

RatingPG

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After a mild heart attack at 63, Penelope Keeling is not ready to be an invalid yet...despite her children's attempts to take control of her life. She's given them everything she could over the years, but now they want Penelope to sell her most prized possession. Torn between the selfish demands of her children and her desire to hold onto cherished mementos of the past, Penelope must learn what is really important to her. She returns to the seashore, the only place she was ever truly free, in an unforgettable odyssey that will take her back to her home, her heart and another chance for happiness.

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Fans of character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances in The Shell Seekers (1989), directed by Waris Hussein. This poignant story of a woman named Penelope, played by the legendary Angela Lansbury, navigating the complexities of family and the weight of cherished memories, offers a thoughtful, emotional exploration of the human experience.

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The Shell Seekers is a 1989 Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television drama film based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Rosamunde Pilcher and starring Angela Lansbury. The film aired on ABC on December 3, 1989 in the United States and on ITV on December 21, 1989 in the United Kingdom; it was later reaired on CBS on January 31, 1993.