
28 Nov 2007

The Savages
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
Peter Schermann is angry at the world after his children move him into a nursing home. Still physically and mentally strong, he searches for a meaning to his life in a new and uncompromising world.
Peter Schermann
Heloise Michaud
George
Dr. Gettlinger
Josepha
Evelyn
Phil
Margaret
Young Rose
Arthur Selig
Marian
Dr. Keller
Mrs. Stone
McDermott
Slocum
Ragle
Mrs. Flagler
Mary
Laura
28 Nov 2007
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
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No overview found
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No overview found
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