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The Stone Angel

The Stone Angel

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The Stone Angel

"Sometimes it takes your whole life to get it right."

2007

1h 56m

5.4(35 votes)

Drama

Overview

The feisty aging Hagar Shipley has lived an unconventional life. Her rebellious heart has always ruled and her choices have put her at odds with family and friends. Faced with her own mortality, and desperate to find solace, she goes on the run. In both the past and the present, she is forced to come to terms with the pain and pleasure, the disappointments and the exhilarations of her life.

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Production Companies

Téléfilm Canada

Buffalo Gal Pictures

Handmade Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Hagar

Christine Horne

Christine Horne

Young Hagar

Cole Hauser

Cole Hauser

Young Bram

Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers

John

Elliot Page

Elliot Page

Arlene

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Marvin

Wings Hauser

Wings Hauser

Older Bram

Jordan Todosey

Jordan Todosey

Child Lottie

Landon Norris

Landon Norris

Young John

Sheila McCarthy

Sheila McCarthy

Doris

Creative team

Directed by: Kari Skogland
Written by: Kari Skogland
Produced by: Liz Jarvis
Kari Skogland

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