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Mood:
- HumorousTouchingAtmosphericFeel GoodSentimental
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Plot:
- Single ParentComing of AgeHuman NatureSelf DiscoveryFriendshipParents and ChildrenSiblings RelationsCustody more...
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Genres:
- ComedyDrama
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century50s
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Place:
- Small Town
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Audience:
- Girls' Night
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Praise:
- Critically Acclaimed
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Style:
- Strong Female Presence
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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Housekeeping, 1987
English
USA
Profile of Housekeeping
The mood of Housekeeping is touching, humorous, and atmospheric. The plot centers around custody issues, an eccentric family, and small town life. It is a drama and comedy movie. Stylistically, Housekeeping stars a strong female character. In approach, it is realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in a small town. Housekeeping happens in the 1950s. It is based on a book. The movie is known for being critically acclaimed. Housekeeping is especially suggested for a girls' night.
Summary of Housekeeping
Aunt Sylvie, an eccentric free-spirit who keeps crackers in her coat for imaginary children and takes a midday nap on the town square bench, returns to her hometown to care for her two orphaned nieces. When the townspeople decide Sylvie must clean up her act, it seems her fantasy world must end - but does it?
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 25 November 1987 |
| Runtime: | 116 min |
Cast and Crew
as Sylvie
as Lucille
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