Overview
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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 4/25/2003
Runtime: 96 min
Director: Karen Moncrieff
Writers: Karen Moncrieff
Top Cast
Agnes Bruckner
Megan ‘Meg’ Denning
David Strathairn
Auster
Margaret Colin
Diane
Frances Fisher
Delia
A.J. Buckley
Pat
Sarah Buehler
Georgia
Michael Joseph Thomas Ward
Dad
Aftab Pureval
Boy in Class
Michael Raysses
Mr. Kastran
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