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Mary Stuart Masterson, Jena Malone, Delroy Lindo, Karl Geary, D.B. Sweeney

This independent drama examines the relationship between Mary (Jena Malone), a 15-year-old girl whose been forced into a wisdom beyond her years by dealing with a serious illness, and her older sister... read more read more... Penny (Mary Stuart Masterson). The responsibility of caring for Mary has fallen to Penny, who watches over her sister by day and supports them both at night by turning tricks, using drugs to blot out her depression. While the harsh realities of life have blunted Penny's spirits, Mary has found a way to stay in touch with the beauty and magic of the world around her. Watching over Mary and Penny are Prisoner (D.B. Sweeney), a poet who got his nickname after a stay in jail; Kristjan (Karl Geary), a political refugee who works at the corner store; and Professor (Delroy Lindo), the sisters' gruff but good-hearted neighbor. The Book Of Stars received its world premier as part of the 1999 South By Southwest Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 51 min.

Directed by: Michael Miner

Release Date: June 16, 2001

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DVD Release Date: September 5, 2000

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  • ileo
    December 31, 2010
    ileo
    Wow! I thought I commented on this movie before, oh well. A fantastic story plot. Great cast. This is a beautiful story about two sisters (Mary Stuart Masterson and Jena Malone). They grew up together without their parents, with older sister (Masterson) taking care of them. Delro... read morey Lindo, Karl Geary, and D.B. Sweeney all star in this movie. A must-see!!
  • THEHUMANCONDITION
    May 12, 2008
    THEHUMANCONDITION
    Jena Malone if beautiful and powerful, like she tends to be. Unfortunately when she is not on screen the movie is pretty bad. Yet another mediocre film far improved simply from her presence.

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Robert Koehler
October 18, 2008
Robert Koehler, Variety

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Emanuel Levy
July 19, 2005
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Scott Renshaw
January 1, 2000
Scott Renshaw, Apollo Guide

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