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In the Living Years

  • 19941994
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  • 1h 30m
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In the Living Years (1994)
  • Drama
  • Family
Dan Donahue discovers that his parents' divorce when he was a boy is negatively affecting not only his life, but his potential marriage to Sue, the woman he loves. He writes a very painful l... Read allDan Donahue discovers that his parents' divorce when he was a boy is negatively affecting not only his life, but his potential marriage to Sue, the woman he loves. He writes a very painful letter to his father Mike in an attempt to resolve the estrangement between them, so that h... Read allDan Donahue discovers that his parents' divorce when he was a boy is negatively affecting not only his life, but his potential marriage to Sue, the woman he loves. He writes a very painful letter to his father Mike in an attempt to resolve the estrangement between them, so that he can move forward with his life.
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178
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  • Directors
    • John Harwood
    • Johnny Remo
  • Writers
    • John Harwood
    • Julie McCullough(additional dialogue)
    • Johnny Remo
  • Stars
    • John Ashton
    • Thom Mathews
    • Mario Van Peebles
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  • Directors
    • John Harwood
    • Johnny Remo
  • Writers
    • John Harwood
    • Julie McCullough(additional dialogue)
    • Johnny Remo
  • Stars
    • John Ashton
    • Thom Mathews
    • Mario Van Peebles
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    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    John Ashton
    John Ashton
    • Mike Donahueas Mike Donahue
    Thom Mathews
    Thom Mathews
    • Dan Donahueas Dan Donahue
    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • Normanas Norman
    Megan Gallivan
    Megan Gallivan
    • Sueas Sue
    Janice Lynde
    Janice Lynde
    • Erika Donahueas Erika Donahue
    Dana Barron
    Dana Barron
    • Kathyas Kathy
    Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason
    • Tonyas Tony
    Julie McCullough
    Julie McCullough
    • Annieas Annie
    Amy Moore Davis
    Amy Moore Davis
    Chris Young
    Chris Young
    • Crispyas Crispy
    Christopher Michael
    Christopher Michael
    • Music Video directoras Music Video director
    Corin Nemec
    Corin Nemec
    • Teen Dan Donahueas Teen Dan Donahue
    Adam Ryen
    • Young Danas Young Dan
    • Directors
      • John Harwood
      • Johnny Remo
    • Writers
      • John Harwood
      • Julie McCullough(additional dialogue)
      • Johnny Remo
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      Janice Lynde won the Palme d'Or Award as Best Supporting Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her work in this film.

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    7/10
    Shows how divorce affects the family
    This is a family drama about a boy named Dan who writes a letter to his dad when he's in his mid twenties. We see his life done in flashbacks through the letter. Although slow at times, the performances were good. Especially John Ashton (Beverly Hills Cop) Mario Van Peebles and Corin Nemec, who played the teenage version of Dan. The movie has a nice score supported by songs from Christian performers, Jeremy and Thousand Foot Krutch. I noticed that the movie did receive 5 Doves from The Dove Foundation, their highest rating. The movie is a tear jerker and a little over the top at times but I recommend this movie to anyone who's gone through a divorce.
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    • Jul 18, 2010

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Letter to Dad
    • Production companies
      • Laodicean Productions
      • Dan A. Donavan
      • Skipstone Pictures
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      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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