Directed by:
Randa HainesCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
Michael ConvertinoCast:
William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco, Allison Gompf, John F. Cleary, Philip Holmes, Georgia Ann Cline, William D. Byrd, Frank Carter Jr. (more)Plots(1)
John Leeds (William Hurt) and Sarah Norman (Marlee Matlin) are two strong-willed people who discover that real love needs no words. John teaches at a school for the deaf. Sarah used to be the school's brightest student, though she refused to read lips and is now employed as its custodian. John immediately falls for the beautiful and stubborn Sarah, but soon realises he must get past her anger in order to reach her heart. Together, they begin a challenging, frustrating and enlightening journey. (Shock Entertainment)
(more)Reviews (2)
In the unusual setting of a school for the deaf and dumb, a touching and unusual love story takes place between a teacher and a deaf and dumb girl working at the school as a janitor. Deaf-mute Marleen Matlin plays a deaf-mute, and it won her an Oscar. A very beautiful and heartwarming film.
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Sometimes I am surprised by what beautiful things I come across. This is simply a fantastic movie, a nice example of how disabilities and romance can go hand in hand in a functional way, which is not overly sentimental and which will make you empathize with the characters. William Hurt is a captivating guide through this great film.
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