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The Winter Guest (1997)

Movie ★ 6.5 108 min

Drama

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.

Alan Rickman Director Sharman Macdonald Writer Alan Rickman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 27, 1997
Runtime
108 min
IMDb
tt0120521
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Cast

Emma Thompson Emma Thompson Frances Phyllida Law Phyllida Law Elspeth Sheila Reid Sheila Reid Lily Sandra Voe Sandra Voe Chloe Arlene Cockburn Nita Gary Hollywood Gary Hollywood Alex Sean Biggerstaff Sean Biggerstaff Tom Tom Watson Tom Watson Minister Alan Rickman Alan Rickman Man in street Douglas Murphy Sam Jan Shand Café Proprietor Sandy Neilson Passer-by Billy McElhaney Bus Driver

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Winter Guest about?
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.
Who directed The Winter Guest?
The Winter Guest was directed by Alan Rickman.
Who stars in The Winter Guest?
The Winter Guest stars Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, Sheila Reid, Sandra Voe.
When was The Winter Guest released?
The Winter Guest is a 1997 drama film.
Where can I watch The Winter Guest?
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