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The Man in the Moon

"Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?"

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PG-13 1991 · 1h 39m
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Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.

Theatrical
Sep 30, 1991
Box Office
$2.9M
Budget
$1.2M
Return
2.3x
DVD / Blu-ray
Jan 9, 2001
Theaters
2
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Studio
MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Embracing Life's Uncertainties and Fears
Dani I'm afraid nothing's ever gonna make sense again.
Maureen Maybe life's not supposed to make sense.
Dani Doesn't that scare you?
Navigating Sisterly Relationships and Forgiveness
Matthew Now, Dani, you and Maureen are gonna be sisters for a long time. Maureen's been good to you all your days. Remember that.
Dani Don't ask me to forgive her.
Matthew You got a right to be upset. You got a right to be hurt.

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