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Release Year1982
Runtime0h 24m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorBeverly Shaffer
WritersBrenda Rabkin
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Way It Is
About The Way It Is
This sensitive drama examines the effects of divorce on a family, particularly on a twelve-year-old girl. Although Helen Murray's parents were divorced two years ago, Helen still hopes for a reconciliation.
Directed by Beverly Shaffer, The Way It Is leans on a strong ensemble — Anick Faris, Stephanie Daniel, Shauna Wilkie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1982.
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