Journey (1995 film)

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Journey
GenreDrama
Based onJourney
by Patricia MacLachlan
Written byPatrica MacLachlan
Directed by Tom McLoughlin
Starring Jason Robards
Brenda Fricker
Meg Tilly
Music by Patrick Williams
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers Glenn Close
Richard Welsh
Producer Brent Shields
CinematographyKees Van Oostrum
EditorScott Vickrey
Running time96 minutes
Production company Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseDecember 10, 1995 (1995-12-10)
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Journey is a 1995 American Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television drama film directed by Tom McLoughlin and starring Jason Robards, Brenda Fricker and Meg Tilly. The film aired on CBS on December 10, 1995.

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Plot

Jason Robards and Brenda Fricker starring as grandparents Marcus and Lottie who pick-up the pieces left behind by their restless daughter Min (Meg Tilly). When Min deserted her children and the family farm, her son Journey (Max Pomeranc) has nothing left but confusion. Despite gentle wisdom and help from his older sister Cat (Eliza Dushku), Journey cannot understand why his beloved family doesn't always live up to his expectations. Using his love of photography, Marcus recaptures Journey's past, and through love and determination, helps him understand that family is really just people who love you.

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