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Housekeeping (1987)
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:8
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Aunt Sylvie, an eccentric free-spirit who keeps crackers in her coat for imaginary children and takes a midday nap on the town square bench, returns to her hometown to care for her two orphaned... Aunt Sylvie, an eccentric free-spirit who keeps crackers in her coat for imaginary children and takes a midday nap on the town square bench, returns to her hometown to care for her two orphaned nieces. When the townspeople decide Sylvie must clean up her act, it seems her fantasy world must end - but does it? [More]
Starring: Christine Lahti, Andrea Burchill, Sarah Walker
Starring: Christine Lahti, Andrea Burchill, Sarah Walker
Director: Bill Forsyth
Director: Bill Forsyth
Reviews for Housekeeping
It's beautifully played out as a proverbial fable that leaves a lasting impression.
Explores the challenging relationship between two sisters and their eccentric aunt who marches to the beat of her own drummer.
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