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Henry & Verlin

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Minnie (Nancy Beatty) is at a loss over how to help her young son, Verlin (Keegan MacIntosh), who has closed himself to the world and will not speak. Her husband, Ferris (Robert Joy), is no help in breaking Verlin out of his shell -- but Verlin's child-like uncle Henry (Gary Farmer) manages to get through. However, after the two unlikely friends form a bond, Minnie starts to see Henry as dangerous, and Henry is sent away to an institution, causing Verlin to regress more than ever before.

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/26/2011
C+
Sensitive handling of touchy issues and good acting elevate this Canadian melodrama above the routine and sentimental. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/30/2013 A solid storyline with interesting portrayals of the characters. Good acting on all points...Canadian's can act! See more 04/11/2009 Small and lovely little film to be enjoyed by the entire family. Films such as this are the reason to join Netflix. See more 07/26/2008 Great movie with an amazing, touching story plot. A personal favorite. See more Read all reviews
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Gary Ledbetter

Director

Gary Farmer

Henry

Keegan MacIntosh

Verlin

Nancy Beatty

Minnie

Robert Joy

Ferris

Joan Orenstein

Agnes
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Synopsis Minnie (Nancy Beatty) is at a loss over how to help her young son, Verlin (Keegan MacIntosh), who has closed himself to the world and will not speak. Her husband, Ferris (Robert Joy), is no help in breaking Verlin out of his shell -- but Verlin's child-like uncle Henry (Gary Farmer) manages to get through. However, after the two unlikely friends form a bond, Minnie starts to see Henry as dangerous, and Henry is sent away to an institution, causing Verlin to regress more than ever before.
Director
Gary Ledbetter
Producer
John Board
Screenwriter
Gary Ledbetter
Production Co
Act of God Productions, The Original Motion Picture Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 3, 2003
Runtime
1h 30m