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Movie poster: Housekeeping (1987)
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Housekeeping

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1987 · 116 min Comedy Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Sylvie Fisher arrived by train, bringing the wind and the river's dampness with her. Her nieces, two girls left motherless, watch as their aunt's unconventional ways slowly reshape their orderly small-town lives. What begins as a simple visit becomes a quiet rebellion against a world that demands neatness and permanence. Bill Forsyth’s 1987 tragicomedy is a delicate, bittersweet portrait of family, freedom, and the choice between fitting in or floating away.

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Year 1987
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Bill Forsyth
Runtime 116 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (51 votes)

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Bill Forsyth directs with a gentle, observational touch, building a world where melancholy and subtle humor coexist. The film's rhythm mirrors the slow flow of life in its lakeside setting.

It's for viewers who appreciate quiet character studies. You'll be left with a lingering sense of tender sadness and a curiosity about life's drifters. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Bill Forsyth

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