All three of these adults are really interesting, likable people, but nothing like the dwarf, who is played magnificently by two actors. Along the way, the mother, played so sadly by French actress Anne Parillaud (the original La Femme Nikita), gets involved with two men: Gabriel Byrne and Matt Dillon. What it is, and I can't remember if it is based on real-life situation, is the story of a woman who has a dwarf for a son and what happens to the two of them, beginning in France, moving to Ireland, over to the United States and then back to Ireland. It's a tragic tale yet has a happy ending of sorts and leaves you feeling satisfied. It has both, in spades.a haunting film you can't forget. For those sensitive souls who enjoy a fascinating portrait of an unusual person or persons that is both sad and uplifting, this is your ticket. But like anything good, we'd like to share this with others and most people have never heard of this movie. I'm still waiting for the DVD but not holding my breath. This is one of the great "unknowns" in the movie world: a great film seen by very few people.
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