Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
Meg is a gifted but emotionally scarred 18-year-old who finds solace in writing poetry. Mr. Auster, her English teacher, recognizes her talent and encourages her to enter a national poetry contest. As tension at home escalates and Meg struggles to find a way to get to the poetry finals in Florida, Auster's role in her life becomes increasingly complex.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasFri, Jan 11, 2002Sundance Film Festival
CA
- In CinemasTue, Sep 10, 2002Toronto International Film Festival
FR
- In CinemasFri, Sep 6, 2002Deauville Film Festival
JP
- Streaming / DigitalMon, Nov 23, 2009
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
Agnes Bruckner
as Megan ‘Meg’ Denning
David Strathairn
as Auster
Margaret Colin
as Diane
Frances Fisher
as Delia
A.J. Buckley
as Pat
Regan Arnold
as Lily
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