Meg is a gifted but emotionally scarred 18-year-old who finds solace in writing poetry. Mr. Auster, her English teacher, recognizes her talent and encourages her to enter a national poetry contest. As tension at home escalates and Meg struggles to find a way to get to the poetry finals in Florida, Auster's role in her life becomes increasingly complex.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
Genres:
Drama
Release:
April 2003
Production:
Peer Oppenheimer Production Inc.
Cast:
Agnes Bruckner, David Strathairn, Margaret Colin, Frances Fisher, A.J. Buckley, Regan Arnold, Sarah Buehler, Dustin Sterling, Michael Joseph Thomas Ward, Wayne Armstrong, Aftab Pureval, Wendy Lardin, Jenn O'nofrio, Greg Miller, Michael Raysses
Tags:
poetry, ohio, teacher student relationship, woman director, english teacher, self-harm