Movie

The Wishing Tree

★ 7.5/10 · 6 votes 1999 1h 27m Released

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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.

Cast

Alfre Woodard Clara Helen Shaver Wallis Mary Alice Mattie Blair Underwood Thomas Charles Weldon Al "Alfred" Brooks Leslie Carlson Professor