A Simple Twist of Fate

PG-13United States rating19941h 46mFamily, Comedy, Drama
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PG-13 US
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A lonely man who has withdrawn from the world finds his life changed when a young girl wanders into his home during a winter storm. He takes her in and raises her as his own, learning to open his heart again. The story follows their bond as they navigate life together and the complexities of family.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a slow narrative pace typical of a character driven drama. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA woman is found dead in the snow after a car accident.
  • Approx.SomeA young boy crashes a car in the woods and is injured.

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  1. 1How did the girl's presence change the man's attitude toward other people?
  2. 2What does it mean to be a parent, and what makes a home a good place to grow up?
  3. 3How did the main characters show kindness to one another even when things were difficult?

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