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Love Found in Unexpected Places
Taglines
A film about the love you find... in the last place you look.
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Love Found in Unexpected Places
Taglines
A story about the love you find...in the last place you look.
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A Family's Stagnation and Attachment to Home
Gilbert Grape
We don't really move. I mean, we'd like to, but... my mom is sort of attached to the house. Attached is, I guess, not the right word. She's pretty much wedged in.
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The Dangers of an Unexamined Life
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Life is a terrible thing to sleep through.
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Choosing Commitment in Relationships
Betty
Hey. I could have had any guy, any guy, but I chose you. I chose you.
Gilbert
Why did you?
Betty
Because... I knew you'd always be there. Because I knew you'd never leave.
[pause]
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Celebrating Arnie's Upcoming 18th Birthday
Gilbert Grape
I know a boy whose name is Arnie... he's, uh, bout to turn 18 and have a big party. I know a boy whose name is Arnie. C'mon down, buddy.
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Celebrating Growth and Confidence in Childhood
Gilbert
You know what? You're such a big boy.
Arnie
Yeah!
Gilbert
You're such a big boy.
Arnie
I'm a big boy!
Gilbert
You know what? I bet you could do this all by yourself if you really wanted to. Could you do this by yourself?
Arnie
I'm a big boy!
Gilbert
Yeah, you're a big boy. Now take this...
Arnie
Take this.
Gilbert
Wash everything, your towels are there.
Arnie
Okay!
Gilbert
And your robe is there.
Arnie
Okay! The big boy is gonna wash himself!
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Life's Journey Takes Unexpected Turns
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Life hasn't passed Gilbert by... it's just taken a slight detour.
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A Brother's Admiration for His Sibling
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Arnie knows a secret. His big brother Gilbert is the greatest person on the planet.
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Expressions of Gratitude in Conversation
Gilbert
I don't know what to say.
[to Becky]
Arnie
Say "thank you," Gilbert. "Thank you.
Gilbert
Thank you.
[whispering]
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A Promise of Finality and Desire
Gilbert
It's not going to happen again. This is the last time. Right Arnie?
[climbing of the water tower]
Arnie
It's the last time.
Gilbert
Okay. Let's go.
Arnie
But I want to go back up there again.
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The Limitless Nature of the Sky
Becky
I love the sky. It's so limitless.
Gilbert
It is big. It's very big.
Becky
Big doesn't even sum it up, right? That word big is so small.
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Life and Love in the Heartland
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An unusual story of life...and love in the heartland.
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Communication in Uncertainty
Becky
Tell me what you want, as fast as it comes to you.
Gilbert
Uhh...
Becky
Okay?
Gilbert
Kay.
Becky
Okay. What do you want?
Becky
Faster!
Gilbert
Okay. I want a new thing. House. I want a new house. And a family.
Gilbert
I want Momma to take aerobics classes. I want Ellen to grow up. I want a new brain for Arnie. I want...
Becky
What do you want for you? Just for you?
Gilbert
I want to be a good person.
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Uninvited but Welcome at the Birthday Party
Arnie Grape
I'm having a birthday party, but you're not invited, but you can come if you want.
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