Winter Solstice

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Winter Solstice

"The only way to find the future is to face the past."

2004

1h 30m

5.9(18 votes)

Drama

Overview

A widower confronts his older son's decision to leave home and his younger son's self-destructive behavior.

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18 members

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Anthony LaPaglia

Jim Winters

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Aaron Stanford

Gabe Winters

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Mark Webber

Pete Winters

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Allison Janney

Molly Ripkin

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Michelle Monaghan

Stacey

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Brendan Sexton III

Robbie

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Ron Livingston

Mr. Bricker

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Steve

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Frank Wood

Bill Brennan

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Kel O'Neill

Tim

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Thomas Sadoski

Chris Bender

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Jason Fuchs

Bob

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Lars Engstrom

Andrew

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Welker White

History Teacher

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Dana Segal

Math Teacher

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Rocco Rosanio

Pete's Friend #1

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Tim Dowlin

Pete's Friend #2

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Kathleen Bridget Kelly

Mrs. Burton

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