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?
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Homer Wells, an orphan raised under the care of Dr. Larch, possesses exceptional medical skills, yet remains unlicensed. Longing for a life beyond the orphanage walls, Homer embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He finds himself working on an apple orchard where he confronts new experiences with love, labor and difficult moral choices. As Homer navigates this new world, he must reconcile his desire for independence with the destiny Dr. Larch envisioned for him, learning profound lessons about life, love, and the meaning of home along the way. The film masterfully explores the delicate balance between pre-determined paths and the pursuit of individual freedom, posing thought-provoking questions about the nature of family and the responsibilities we owe to ourselves and others.
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Movie Score
71%
Released
December 17, 1999
Director
Lasse Hallström
Cast
Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Michael Caine, Jane Alexander
Genre
Drama