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Eight-year-old Kellyanne has an idealistic father, Rex, who is one of the many local denizens feverishly mining the landscape for opals; meanwhile, her mother Annie and her 11-year-old brother, Ashmol, are the more 'grounded' members of the family. Much as she loves her parents and big brother, it is Pobby and Dingan who are Kellyanne's most constant companions. As dear friends and loyal... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 25 min. |
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| Release Date: |
November 22nd, 2006 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for mild thematic elements, language and some violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Focus Features, Strand Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$13,751 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...it works hard to break your heart and then reheat the pieces..." Full Review...
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New York Post, V.A. Musetto
"...a heartwarming family fable that parents and kids can enjoy." Full Review...
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New York Times, Jeannette Catsoulis
"...a sickly sweet tale of deep dysfunction masquerading as family solidarity." Full Review...
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San Francisco Chronicle, Walter Addiego
"The acting is earnest." Full Review...
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