

Far North
1988-11-09 · 90 min · ★ 6.5
After generations of being apart, an accident brings a family back together and they begin to cope with their original issues.
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- Directors
- Sam Shepard
- Production companies
- Nelson Entertainment Group, Circle JS Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jessica LangeKate
Charles DurningBertrum
Tess HarperRita
Donald MoffatUncle Dane
Ann WedgeworthAmy
Patricia ArquetteJilly
Paolo Rossi
Melissa Sue AndersonNurseTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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