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A Map of the World (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Unschuldig verfolgt
Director: Scott Elliott
Writer: Jane Hamilton, Peter Hedges, Polly Platt
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Cineventa, First Look International, Overseas FilmGroup, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Story
Alice Goodwin, a school nurse living with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, finds herself accused of child abuse after an accident involving a friend's child occurs on their property. The town turns against Alice, leading to a legal battle as she fights the charges.
Summary
Based on the novel of the same name by Jane Hamilton, 'A Map of the World' is a drama that explores themes of accusation and persecution within a close-knit community. Set in rural Wisconsin, the film follows Alice Goodwin (Sigourney Weaver) as her life becomes upended after she is wrongfully accused of child abuse. The story highlights the destructive power of rumors and the fragility of trust in small towns.
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