The Hanging Garden
“It's hard to go home... ten years after your death.”
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Cast
Chris Leavins 
Kerry Fox Ian Parsons 
Peter MacNeill Troy Veinotte Mark Austin
Credits
Written by: 
Thom Fitzgerald
Plot
William, a once obese and troubled teen, goes back to his family's home after being gone, without word, for ten years and finds it (and his family) haunted with his past.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Hanging Garden (1997) is a Canadian drama directed by Thom Fitzgerald. It stars Chris Leavins, Kerry Fox and Ian Parsons. It runs 91 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Toronto International Film Festival 1997: Best Film (People's Choice Award (Toronto International Film Festival))
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (3,168 votes)
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