The Visitor
A lonely widower and college professor (Richard Jenkins) finds his dull existence suddenly brought into focus when he befriends a pair of illegal immigrants, one of whom has recently been threatened with deportation by U.S. authorities. The sophomore feature from director Tom McCarthy ('The Station Agent') is a humanistic exploration of post-911 values that never loses its intimate feel. Movingly perceptive and undeniably uplifting, like his previous film, it presents a rich and complex world in which disparate people connect in unexpected ways. Jenkins received an Oscar nomination for his textured performance and the film has captured film festival audiences worldwide.
Year: 2007
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Drama Romance, Racial Intolerance, Film Festivals 2008, Drama
Country: USA
Director: Tom McCarthy
Starring: Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Jekesai Gurira, Hiam Abbass, Marian Seldes, Maggie Moore, Richard Kind
Duration: 100 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
7.7/10
Location in store: Drama
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