Unhook the Stars

Unhook the Stars

1996 · 103 min · EN · R · 6.0 (34 votes)
Dir. Nick Cassavetes · Starring Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd, Moira Kelly, David Sherrill · Music Steven Hufsteter

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DramaRomance

Widowed mother Mildred must suddenly redefine herself and find an outlet for her nurturing side when her adult daughter moves out of the family home. Though Mildred thinks she's found her purpose when her neighbor, overworked single mother Monica, asks her to look after her little boy, she has great difficulty learning to strike a healthy balance between giving selflessly to others and remembering to take care of herself.

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A quiet, introspective drama about finding purpose and connection in unexpected places. It feels like a warm hug on a chilly afternoon, exploring the complexities of love and self-care with gentle honesty.

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