''Come Away Home'' is a 2005 American family

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directed by Doug McKeon, and written by Stephen Zakman, and later the inspiration for the novel of the same name by Robert D. Slane. The film stars

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as Annie Lamm,

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and

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as her parents, and

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as her grandfather. The film had theatrical release April 29, 2005, and was released to

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February 5, 2008.

Plot

While she had planned to spend her summer in New York, Annie Lamm's (

) parents Carol (

) and Gary (

) force her to spend the summer with her grandfather Donald (

) in

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. She hates being forced and thinks her summer is ruined, but after her effort to sneak back to New York was stymied, and after nearly drowning in his rickety old boat and then being rescued, she develops a greater appreciation for both her grandfather and the island where he lives. When summer comes to the end, she learns her parents intend placing her grandfather in a retirement home, and she has to convince them otherwise.

Cast

Reception

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'' noted that the film "never probes its dysfunctional family roots very deep, preferring instead to present a winsome if not entirely realistic portrait of a simple summer that can change a dozen lives for the better," and concluded the film's "lessons about sharing, family and resolving life's woes are well intended, if a little well worn." ''

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'' generally praised the project, writing it was "a remarkably well made film that underscores the importance of family and should make Hilton Head residents proud of their hometown". '' Atlanta Journal-Constitution'' also praised, writing “Some of the acting was unprofessional but

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otherwise a great family movie to watch with your kids.”

Accolades

* 2006, won 'Best Motion Picture - Drama' by International Family Film Festival * 2006, won 'Best Feature Film - Drama' by International Family Film Festival * 2006, received

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nomination for 'Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress' for

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Come Away Home 2005 films 2000s teen drama films American coming-of-age drama films American teen drama films American independent films 2005 drama films 2005 independent films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films