The Wishing Tree

Overview

When her storyteller mother (Mary Alice) dies, attorney Clara Collier (Alfre Woodard) returns to her Georgia hometown and is soon captivated by a local legend of the "Magic Man" (Blair Underwood). While looking for the source of the tale, Clara uncovers suprising family secrets. Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer directs this family drama that delves into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South. Blair Underwood and Helen Shaver co-star.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1999

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Blair Underwood,Leslie Carlson,Charles Weldon,Mary Alice,Helen Shaver,Alfre Woodard,Peter Haworth

Director

Ivan Passer

Writer

Grant Scharbo

Cinematography

Ousama Rawi

Music

Elia Cmiral

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0212615