Rating: R
Genre:
Drama
Theatrical Release: 10/26/2001(USA
Release Date: 03/26/2002
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English
Sound: 5.1/2/DTS
Run Time: 124 Minutes
Flags: Not For Children, Adult Language, Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Drugs), Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: New Line Home Video
Kevin Kline stars as
George, a down-on-his-luck architect in this tearjerker from
Irwin Winkler (
At First Sight,
Guilty By Suspicion). A disdainful local character who draws disapproval from the community, particularly his neighbor played by
Mary Steenburgen,
George sets out to change his life after suddenly losing his longtime job and discovering he's terminally ill (he has cancer). Attempting to reconnect with his estranged and troubled son,
Sam (
Hayden Christiansen),
George endeavors to spend the summer they have together building his dream home by the sea. The laborious process leads to the rebuilding of dissipated relationships, the birth of new ones, and all-around healing.
~ Rachel Deahl, All Movie Guide