''Blue Rodeo'' is a made for television

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adapted from the novel of the same name by

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. It first aired on

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on October 20, 1996. ''Blue Rodeo'' was directed by

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and stars globally recognized artists,

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and

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Plot

Margaret Yearwood moves to Blue Dog,

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, to be near her teenage son who has gone deaf from a tragic accident which she feels responsible for. There, she unexpectedly falls in love with a mysterious

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and learns - along with her son - how to heal family bonds. "Blue Rodeo"
January 1, 1994. ''Goodreads''. Retrieved September 6, 2024

Production

Filming took place in Arizona, U.S.A.

Cast

References

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