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Northern Lights

1998 · 1h 51m · Drama, TV Movie · United States of America

Fate brought her to a small town. But it will take a miracle to keep her there.

A stranger's call informs Roberta that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town under bizarre circumstances. Ben, his best friend from college, also gets the call. Arriving just in time for his funeral, it becomes quickly obvious to them that the little slice of small-town America in which they find themselves is like an episode of The Twilight Zone featuring Frank's eccentric friends, his amazing secrets and his stunning final request. Both Ben and Roberta are shocked to discover that Frank not only had a child, but that he has left them responsible for his son's care.

Directed by
Linda Yellen
Starring
Diane Keaton, Maury Chaykin, Joseph Cross, Kathleen York
6.0Smart score

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