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Plot

In this drama about intolerance and acceptance that takes place during World War I, a pair of German orphans, Helmut and Brigitta, are sent to a farming community in the Pacific Northwest after a stay in an internment camp. While they are welcomed by some in the town, many resent their presence, especially those who have lost family members in the war. However, a teacher at the school takes a liking to them, and Helmut discovers he has a talent for basketball. Eventually, Helmut gets a chance to prove his worth to the community by playing in a special basketball game; if the neighborhood team wins, it will mean a new harvesting machine for the local farmers.
MPAA Rating:
PG for some mild violence and brief language.
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
101min.
Theatrical Release Date:
05/05/2000
DVD Release Date:
12/11/2001
Distributor(s):
Independent Artists
Director(s):
Rich Cowan
Starring:
Peter Coyote , Karen Allen , Robert Karl Burke , Amber Willenborg , Jock MacDonald
Themes:
Orphans,Immigrant Life,Basketball Players,Small-Town Life
Tone:
Heartwarming,Nostalgic,Rousing,Sentimental,Sweet
Keywords:
German [nationality],basketball,internment,orphan,world-war
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (05-05-2000)
Language:
English