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  • Different (1999)
  • TV Movie | 120 min | Drama
Different (1999)
TV Movie | 120 min | Drama

Different is the story of a woman with a traumatic brain injury, (Annabeth Gish), and her mentally challenged husband, who have a child of normal intelligence, and how the larger family comes to terms with the parents being 'different.' ...See moreDifferent is the story of a woman with a traumatic brain injury, (Annabeth Gish), and her mentally challenged husband, who have a child of normal intelligence, and how the larger family comes to terms with the parents being 'different.' Gish plays Hope, who is left mentally disabled after a car accident when she was 11. Her mother, played by Lynn Redgrave, is unable to come to terms with her daughter's imperfections sends her away to special schools. After a twenty-year separation, the two are forced to reunite and confront their emotional issues in an attempt to reclaim their lost relationship. It explores the human desire to be accepted and valued just as we are. Hollywood Reporter called it "the best of the best." It was a finalist for a Pen West writing award. Written by Susan Arnout Smith See less
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May 10, 1999 (United States)

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8 cast members
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Cecilley Carroll
Libby Goodell Libby Goodell   See fewer
Ben Siegler
Bernie Godell Bernie Godell   See fewer
Nigel Bennett
Russell Talmadge Russell Talmadge   See fewer
Annabeth Gish
Hope Goodell Hope Goodell   See fewer
Tim Post
Richie Newton Richie Newton   See fewer
Lynn Redgrave
Amanda Talmadge Amanda Talmadge   See fewer
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