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The Wishing Tree (1999)

1999-01-01 · 1h 27m · EN
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When her storyteller mother (Mary Alice) dies, attorney Clara Collier (Alfre Woodard) returns to her Georgia hometown and is soon captivated by a local legend of the "Magic Man" (Blair Underwood). While looking for the source of the tale, Clara uncovers suprising family secrets. Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer directs this family drama that delves into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South. Blair Underwood and Helen Shaver co-star.

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Grant ScharboWriterIvan PasserDirector

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Alfre WoodardAlfre WoodardClaraHelen ShaverHelen ShaverWallisMary AliceMary AliceMattieBlair UnderwoodBlair UnderwoodThomasCharles WeldonCharles WeldonAl "Alfred" BrooksLeslie CarlsonLeslie CarlsonProfessorPeter HaworthPeter HaworthWill

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Genre affinityFantasy · Tv MoviePacingShortDirector preference301743Actor preference72554 · 6904 · 84920Country preferenceUsDecade preference1990

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What is The Wishing Tree about?

When her storyteller mother (Mary Alice) dies, attorney Clara Collier (Alfre Woodard) returns to her Georgia hometown and is soon captivated by a local legend of the "Magic Man" (Blair Underwood). While looking for the source of the tale, Clara uncovers suprising family secrets. Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer directs this family drama that delves into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South. Blair Underwood and Helen Shaver co-star.

How long is The Wishing Tree?

The Wishing Tree has a runtime of 87 minutes.