The Wishing Tree

Feb 20 2000 TV-PG 1h 45m
Fantasy

When her storyteller mother (Mary Alice) dies, attorney Clara Collier (Alfre Woodard) returns to her Georgia hometown and is soon captivated by a local legend of the "Magic Man" (Blair Underwood). While looking for the source of the tale, Clara uncovers suprising family secrets. Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer directs this family drama that delves into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South. Blair Underwood and Helen Shaver co-star.

Plot

After her mother's death, Clara, a middle-aged attorney, returns home to Savannah, where she begins to realize how much she misses her roots. Clara reminisces with old friends about her mother who was a legendary storyteller, but when one of the stories begins to come true, the results are frightening.

Written by

Grant Scharbo

Directed by

Ivan Passer

Cast

Alfre Woodard, Helen Shaver, Mary Alice

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

7 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
425
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA