Used People

"A story about love, family and other embarrassments."

Jan 22 1993 PG-13 1h 55m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

At her husband's funeral, Pearl, Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend of her husband, whose advice years previously had stopped the husband leaving home. For 23 years he, now a widower, has secretly loved Pearl.

Plot

At her husband's funeral, a Jewish mother encounters her late husband's Italian friend who secretly loved her. He had previously advised her husband against leaving home, causing tension between her and her two divorced daughters.

Written by

Todd Graff

Directed by

Beeban Kidron

Production Countries

Japan, United States of America

Production Companies

JVC, Largo Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,162
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA