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A Home of Our Own

A Home of Our Own

They had nothing... and tried to find their dream.

19936.81h 44m

Overview

In 1960s Los Angeles an energetic widow and her six children try to make a dream of theirs come true: to have a home of their own. They leave L.A. and head for the countryside, all the while facing numerous difficulties and obstacles during their journey.

Directed by Tony Bill
Written by Patrick Sheane Duncan
Produced by Dale Pollock, Bill Borden
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $1.7M

Top Cast

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Frances Lacey

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Shayne Lacey

Clarissa Lassig

Clarissa Lassig

Lynn Lacey

Sarah Schaub

Sarah Schaub

Faye Lacey

Miles Feulner

Miles Feulner

Murray Lacey

Amy Sakasitz

Amy Sakasitz

Annie Lacey

T.J. Lowther

T.J. Lowther

Craig Lacey

Soon-Tek Oh

Soon-Tek Oh

Mr. Munimura

Tony Bill

Tony Bill

Narrator

Tony Campisi

Tony Campisi

Norman

Themes & Keywords

child abusewidowadoptionhomelessnessbiographyfamily relationshipspovertychild's point of viewfoster care

About A Home of Our Own

A Home of Our Own is a drama film released in 1993 exploring themes of child abuse, widow, adoption, homelessness, biography, family relationships. Directed by Tony Bill, it stars Kathy Bates, Edward Furlong, Clarissa Lassig. In 1960s Los Angeles an energetic widow and her six children try to make a dream of theirs come true: to have a home of their own. They leave L.A. and head for the countryside, all the while facing numerous difficulties and obstacles during their journey.

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