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Les chemins du coeur

Original title: Northern Lights
  • TV Movie
  • 1997
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
294
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Les chemins du coeur (1997)
Drama

A stranger's call informs Roberta (Diane Keaton) that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town under bizarre circumstances. Ben, his best friend from college, also gets the call.A stranger's call informs Roberta (Diane Keaton) that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town under bizarre circumstances. Ben, his best friend from college, also gets the call.A stranger's call informs Roberta (Diane Keaton) that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town under bizarre circumstances. Ben, his best friend from college, also gets the call.

  • Director
    • Linda Yellen
  • Writers
    • John Hoffman
    • Kevin Kane
  • Stars
    • Diane Keaton
    • Maury Chaykin
    • Joseph Cross
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    294
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Linda Yellen
    • Writers
      • John Hoffman
      • Kevin Kane
    • Stars
      • Diane Keaton
      • Maury Chaykin
      • Joseph Cross
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton
    • Roberta Blumstein
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Ben Rubadue
    Joseph Cross
    Joseph Cross
    • Jack
    Kathleen York
    Kathleen York
    • Daphne
    John Hoffman
    John Hoffman
    • Joe Scarlotti
    Crystal Verge
    Crystal Verge
    • Aggie
    John R. Taylor
    • Arthur
    Sheila Patterson
    • Arlene
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • Willard
    Tom Cavanagh
    Tom Cavanagh
    • Frank
    • (as Thomas Cavanaugh)
    Peter Wilds
    • Ratman
    Chilton Crane
    Chilton Crane
    • Margaret
    Sheila Moore
    Sheila Moore
    • Louise
    Alexander Pollock
    • Bobby
    Leam Blackwood
    • Emmet
    • (as Liam Blackwood)
    Zahf Paroo
    Zahf Paroo
    • Young Manager
    • (as Zahf Haju)
    Daevyd Avalon
    Daevyd Avalon
    • Toilet Paper Man
    • (as David Paul Grove)
    Phillip Hazel
    • Skipper
    • Director
      • Linda Yellen
    • Writers
      • John Hoffman
      • Kevin Kane
    • All cast & crew
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    carrar

    Joseph Cross, the best young actor.

    Well, I'm here now, writing this message, just because Joseph Cross. Northern Lights was the first movie that I saw with Joseph, and I started to pay attention, and he's incredible, and in this movie, when he makes that feeling scenes, is very real and can bring you inside of the movie. He has a gift, he can make the emotions come out. And I almost cried too. It's a very nice movie, and I want to watch more movies with him.
    10kmilaknis

    Very talented actors and amazing characters

    I watched this movie in 2020 ( wasn't even born when this movie came out). I really enjoyed it. Even though it is a drama and some scenes are emotional, Dianne Keaton's comical character really lightens up the mood and forces you to laugh in certain scenes (btw, music for this movie was chosen perfectly, in my opinion). Joseph Cross's acting along with other actors was brilliant, characters felt very natural. Actually, I watched other movies with Joseph Cross like Jack Frost and Desperate Measures and that is how I came across this movie. And I'm glad I did. I watched it already 2 times and will probably watch it more. I guess I really like the harmony of drama and comedy in this movie. Plus, it;s old, well, for me anyways. Do I recommend this movie? DEFINITELY.!
    10dallisondavid

    Wonderful film, totally magic; agree with all comments made. I've been trying to get it for 11 years, and failed to date March 25 2009!

    I loved this film, and I've been trying to get a copy of it for 11 years. Alas, without any success at all!! I've seen the comments of Court_TV_fan600, and totally agree with everything said: It contains a magic which is rare. It is a comedy like no other - sad, surreal and with lots of meaning. I've read some negative comments about Dianne Keaton's performance, but I think she plays a GREAT comedy part in this: a busy New Yorker who doesn't really have time to leave the city, but she goes to the town, and, at first, 'sticks out like a sore thumb' in the small town. It's great to follow the film and see how she gets to love the place, the people and the child. Joseph Cross Plays an excellent part, too. Oh, how I wish I could see it again! Does anyone know where I can get a copy? Could you have one made for me? I'd be happy to pay you in advance. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I LONG to see it again and share it with my four kids. David (Wales, UK)
    10court_TV_fan600

    The Best Movie in the Entire World

    This movie is a movie to love. It is better than any theatrical or production ever made. This movie defines life, my life anyway. There is not a scene in this movie where I can't directly relate it to my life. My life has been a living hell for the past 6 years, I have been on the upside of the roller coaster, no downside in sight, and this movie has ALWAYS been there for me. I taped it off Disney in 1997 and it has followed me ever since. There is magic in this movie, something that I cannot put into words. There is a spirit in it. Even though I have seen it probably thousands of times over and over again, I can still put it in and cry all the way through it. In fact, I think I'm going to watch it right now!

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    • Trivia
      This was the first Disney Channel Original Movie. However, the network has since repudiated its status and as of 2016 the film is no longer considered canon.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tiara Talk Show: John Hoffman (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Fever
      Written by Otis Blackwell (as John Davenport) and Eddie Cooley

      Published by Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Co., Inc.

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • L'aurora boreal
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Communications Corporation
      • Blue Relief Productions
      • Disney Channel
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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