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The Wishing Tree

19991h 27mIvan Passer

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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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What is The Wishing Tree (1999) 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.…

Who stars in The Wishing Tree?

The Wishing Tree stars Alfre Woodard (Clara), Helen Shaver (Wallis), Mary Alice (Mattie), Blair Underwood (Thomas), Charles Weldon (Al "Alfred" Brooks). The film was directed by Ivan Passer.

How long is The Wishing Tree?

The Wishing Tree has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999.

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