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Signs of Life (1989)

Signs of Life poster
Directed by
John David Coles
Genre
drama film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
4.9 of 10 from 8 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In a small coastal town, a man struggles to keep his boat-building business afloat as his family and community face hardship. The story follows his son and others as they navigate personal crises and loss.

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What happens

Signs of Life, also known as One for Sorrow, Two for Joy, is a film by American director John David Coles, released May 5, 1989. It stars Beau Bridges, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Arthur Kennedy (in his last film appearance). Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise Parker (in her film debut), Will Patton, and Kate Reid also are featured. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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