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The Winter Guest (1997)
Director: Alan Rickman
Cast: Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, Sheila Reid, Sandra Voe
6.8
63%Runtime108 min
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It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house to reconnect with her daughter and grandson, Alex. Meanwhile, old women Chloe and Lily go to a funeral, youngsters Sam and Tom cut class, and Alex gets a crush on tomboy Nita.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Winter Guest (1997) received a mixed critical reception, with a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has an IMDb score of 6.8/10, indicating a generally positive audience reception. The drama, directed by Alan Rickman, follows the intersecting lives of characters in a small Scottish village during the winter.
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Directed by Alan Rickman, this intimate family drama set in a Scottish coastal town explores themes of grief and connection in a visually striking, melancholic style that may resonate with admirers of films like Imitation of Life.
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The Winter Guest is a 1997 drama film directed by Alan Rickman and starring Phyllida Law and Emma Thompson.
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