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Wish You Well (2013)
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Wish You Well (2013)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
October 19, 2013
Studio
Entertainment One Films
Genre
Drama
Release Date
October 19, 2013
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
100 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Entertainment One Films
Official Site
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Director
Darnell Martin
Producer
Darnell Martin
Screenwriter
Darnell Martin
Starring
  • Josh Lucas as Cotton Longfellow
  • Mackenzie Foy as Lou Cardinal
  • Ellen Burstyn as Louisa Mae Cardinal
  • Ned Bellamy
  • Laura Fraser
  • Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
  • Alano Miller
  • JP Vanderloo

Set against the sweeping backdrop of 1940s Virginia, this heartfelt drama follows twelve-year-old Louisa Cardinal, played by Mackenzie Foy, as she faces an unimaginable upheaval after a tragic car accident claims her father and leaves her mother catatonic. Forced to leave their New York City home, Louisa and her younger brother Oz are sent to live with their formidable great-grandmother, Louisa, portrayed by Ellen Burstyn, on a remote mountain farm. As the children struggle to adapt to a rugged, unfamiliar way of life, they are guided by the quiet strength of their great-grandmother and the kindness of a local handyman, played by Josh Lucas, who helps them navigate the land’s harsh beauty. However, their fragile new existence is threatened when a greedy coal company attempts to seize the family’s land through a dubious legal claim, forcing Louisa to find an inner courage she never knew she had. Directed by Darnell Martin, Wish You Well is a poignant and atmospheric tale of resilience, family bonds, and the fight to preserve one’s home against overwhelming odds.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2013