Ordinary People
A quietly devastating look at a family choking on unspoken grief, acted with raw restraint.
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Manchester by the Sea
A quietly devastating, deeply human portrait of grief and guilt, leavened by moments of everyday humor and tenderness.
About 2016 film by Kenneth Lonergan
Genres drama
Directed by Kenneth Lonergan
Written by Kenneth Lonergan
Starring Michelle Williams, Casey Affleck, Matthew Broderick, Kyle Chandler, Tate Donovan, Gretchen Mol, Lucas Hedges, Kenneth Lonergan
Music Lesley Barber
Runtime 135 min
Country United States
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