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Mood:
- Feel GoodSentimentalTouching
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Plot:
- Self DiscoveryParents and ChildrenAdoptionCustodyHopesYouthFamily ProblemsFamily Relations more...
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Genres:
- DramaMelodrama
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century60s70s80s
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Place:
- USAVirginiaSmall Town
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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A Simple Twist of Fate, 1994
English
USA
Profile of A Simple Twist of Fate
A Simple Twist of Fate can be described as feel good, sentimental, and touching. The plot revolves around custody issues, adoption, and self discovery. The main genre is drama. In terms of style, A Simple Twist of Fate is a melodrama. In approach, it is realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a small town. A Simple Twist of Fate is located in Virginia. It takes place in the 1960s and in the 1980s. It is based on a book.
Summary of A Simple Twist of Fate
Small-town recluse Michael McCann (Steve Martin) lives an isolated existence until unusual events pull him out of his shell. After his beloved coin collection is stolen, an orphaned toddler suddenly appears at his house. Unknown to Michael, who adopts the little girl, she is the illegitimate child of local politician John Newland (Gabriel Byrne), who keeps his secret to protect his reputation. Later, however, Newland decides to go public with his revelation, leading to a custody battle.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 2 September 1994 |
| Runtime: | 106 min |
Cast and Crew
as Michael McCann
as John Newland
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