The Cider House Rules
“A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.”
Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?
This film offers a tender, yet often somber, journey of self-discovery amidst life's harsh realities. It feels like a deeply reflective period piece, exploring profound moral dilemmas and the search for belonging. The atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, tinged with a bittersweet hope for a self-chosen path.
