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The Myth of Fingerprints

The Myth of Fingerprints

19975.01h 33m

Overview

When a New England dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving, past demons reveal themselves as one son returns for the first time in three years.

Directed by Bart Freundlich
Written by Bart Freundlich
Produced by Tim Perell, Bart Freundlich, Mary Jane Skalski
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $459K

Top Cast

R

Randee Allen

Waitress

Arija Bareikis

Arija Bareikis

Daphne

J

Justin Barreto

Young Jake

Chris Bauer

Chris Bauer

Jerry

N

Nicholas Bourgeois

Young Warren

T

Tom Cumler

Man at Train Station

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Lena

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Margaret

C

Christopher Duva

Tom

Kelsey Gunn

Kelsey Gunn

Young Leigh

Themes & Keywords

thanksgivingfamily secretsdysfunctional familyfamily reunionnew england

About The Myth of Fingerprints

The Myth of Fingerprints is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 1997 exploring themes of thanksgiving, family secrets, dysfunctional family, family reunion, new england. Directed by Bart Freundlich, it stars Randee Allen, Arija Bareikis, Justin Barreto. When a New England dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving, past demons reveal themselves as one son returns for the first time in three years.

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