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Au coeur de la famille

Original title: Lake Effects
  • TV Movie
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Jeff Fahey, Jane Seymour, Madeline Zima, and Scottie Thompson in Au coeur de la famille (2012)
Sara (Scottie Thomson) and Lily (Madeline Zima) are two sisters from a small, lakeside town that lead two different lives: Sara, a successful Los Angeles attorney and Lily, a local art teacher who never left home.  But when the father of the two sisters (Jeff Fahey) unexpectedly dies, Sara returns to her childhood home - on the enchanting Smith Mountain Lake - to help settle his estate.  Through the guidance of their father's spirit, the two women and their mother, Vivian (Jane Seymour), will finally discover what being a family truly means.
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After the loss of their father, two estranged sisters reunite with their mother at their enchanting family lake house and find that the secret to overcoming tragedy and rebuilding hope lies ... Read allAfter the loss of their father, two estranged sisters reunite with their mother at their enchanting family lake house and find that the secret to overcoming tragedy and rebuilding hope lies in their ability to look deeper at themselves.After the loss of their father, two estranged sisters reunite with their mother at their enchanting family lake house and find that the secret to overcoming tragedy and rebuilding hope lies in their ability to look deeper at themselves.

  • Director
    • Michael McKay
  • Writers
    • Scott Winters
    • Michael McKay
    • Carolyn Miller
  • Stars
    • Scottie Thompson
    • Jane Seymour
    • Madeline Zima
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    708
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael McKay
    • Writers
      • Scott Winters
      • Michael McKay
      • Carolyn Miller
    • Stars
      • Scottie Thompson
      • Jane Seymour
      • Madeline Zima
    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Scottie Thompson
    Scottie Thompson
    • Sara
    Jane Seymour
    Jane Seymour
    • Vivian
    Madeline Zima
    Madeline Zima
    • Lily
    Jeff Fahey
    Jeff Fahey
    • Ray
    Casper Van Dien
    Casper Van Dien
    • Ash Henson
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Mark Futterman
    Ben Savage
    Ben Savage
    • Carl
    Eyal Podell
    Eyal Podell
    • Tyler
    Richard Moll
    Richard Moll
    • Old Vic
    Ron Canada
    Ron Canada
    • Winchester
    Mary Beth McDonough
    Mary Beth McDonough
    • Elizabeth
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Chairman McCarren
    Liberty the Dog
    • Dobie
    Jennifer Massey
    Jennifer Massey
    • Jeanne
    Scott Winters
    • Dave Boyers
    Martin Thompson
    Martin Thompson
    • The Minister
    Barry Papick
    Barry Papick
    • Tourist
    Sara Elizabeth Timmins
    Sara Elizabeth Timmins
    • Irene
    • Director
      • Michael McKay
    • Writers
      • Scott Winters
      • Michael McKay
      • Carolyn Miller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    10kurtgordan

    Great Family story with a very good cast.

    Worth viewing! Especially for the screenplay and cast. Builds up in a nostalgic cadence with excellent pathos and real to life emotional moments. Virtues of a long, dedicated, loving marriage and close family connection but never void of the growing pains facing us as a result of pop culture influences and success driven societal meritocratic expectations. But always weaving throughout an abundance of welcoming loyalties!

    Sisters unwind a complicated relationship together while facing overwhelming challenges and circumstances.

    Truly a poignant story for any family. Highly recommended! And Enjoying script!
    8jewelch

    good to watch

    This movie is a great family movie that delves into parent/child relationships. This movie explores the return of a woman to her hometown and the conflicts she faces within herself about her decision to leave home and explore the world as a young adult. She deals with grief, love, and her perception of relationships and the world around her throughout the movie. The actors all did a great job, and this one does pull at the heartstrings. I highly recommend this one. Well worth watching. James Welch Henderson, Arkansas 3/16/2021
    1bookandcandle

    Background music too loud

    This is a heartwarming Hallmark film about a family torn apart and reunites after the father dies from an accident. The scenery of the lake was spectacular and the acting was excellent. You could really relate to each of their parts.

    The only problem I had with the film was the loud music playing constantly in the background. Music is supposed to be in the background, so you can hear each word clearly. Now Hallmark has the music louder than the speaking and continuous. It is like going to a concert and a lecture at the same time and trying to give attention to each equally. Years ago the classic films did not have music when there was speaking unless it was at a climatic point in the movie. I love Hallmark movies, but if I can't hear it clearly, I turn it off half way through the movie. My family and I all have perfect hearing, so it has nothing to do with that. It just annoys all of us and is very disappointing.
    10mmpmovie

    Best film I've seen in years!

    This movie has it all romance, drama, comedy and a great story. You shed tears to turn around 2 seconds later and crack up laughing. The writer of this film was nothing but sure genius and I am sad he passed away. Once again we lose a great talent before his masterpiece in Lake Effects can woo the world. This is a must see movie for men and women. A chick flick that even a man can enjoy! This film houses Smith Mountain Lake at it's best. The same lake that was in What About Bob is now brought to camera with it's real name! Enjoy all of the beautiful scenic shots. Kick back and just feel like your sitting at home. This movie is a roller coaster of emotions that will leave you applauding with a smile.
    7jennylreid

    I rather enjoyed it

    Nice to see this lake in Virginia and so many familiar actors. Story about small town values. Enjoyable and slightly underrated.

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    • Trivia
      Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia is one of only two dammed lakes in America which pump water back up from below into the lake. Water generates electricity all day at peak rates, then at night is pumped back up from below.
    • Goofs
      Sara's rental car is seen with plates on the front of the car, and then without, multiple times.
    • Quotes

      Old Vic: Mark Futterman ain't gonna come to Smith Mountain Lake! He goes for big name stuff!

      Bob: Yeah, like that episode on the Bigfoot they found in Malasia?

      Carl: No, Bob. That's stupid, cause Bigfoot isn't real.

      Bob: I know Bigfoot isn't real, Carl.

      Old Vic: I think Bigfoot killed Kennedy.

    • Crazy credits
      There are two scenes during the first part of the end credits. The first one has the TV show guy asking women about the lake monster. The second one has Sara (Scottie Thompson) again being asked for directions by the same man who stopped on the side of the road when Sara arrived.
    • Soundtracks
      Rekindle
      by Barefoot West

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2012 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Au coeur des sentiments
    • Filming locations
      • Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, Virginia, USA
    • Production company
      • Life Out Loud Films (LOL)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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