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Director:
Karen Arthur
Writers (WGA):
Yvette Melanson (book) and
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Release Date:
19 November 2000 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
A woman's quest for her missing past is about to lead her to an amazing discovery.
Plot:
A story about Rebecca, a woman who goes in search of her natural parents and in the process finds her long lost family and her rich cultural heritage... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
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Cast

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Mercedes Ruehl ... Rebecca

Cristine Rose ... Elaine

Jamey Sheridan ... Jack
Irene Bedard ... Grace
Dinah Manoff ... Helen
Tantoo Cardinal ... Aunt Mary

Julia McIlvaine ... Caroline
Ned Romero ... Yazzi Monroe

Michael Greyeyes ... Eddie
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ed Begay ... Man #2
Rabbi Maynard Bell ... Rabbi
Ashley Burritt ... Rebecca at 13 Years
Kathrine Crookedhorn ... Woman #3
Robyn Ferracane ... Woman at Train station
Deanne Giago ... Betty Jackson Monroe
Louis Giambalvo ... Karl
Camille Gordon ... Norrie's Mother

Kimberly Guerrero ... Dorrine (as Kimberly Norris)
Maggie Hunts ... Shelly
Roy Johnston ... Superintendent
Shayna Levine ... Hannah
Naomi Lovelace ... Norrie
Roger Maloney ... Harry
David 'Bronco' Martinez ... Horse Auctioneer
Eric Martinez ... Medicine Man
Douglas Miles ... Mr. Samule

Hamilton Mitchell ... Resident Doctor

Jennifer Podemski ... Kate

Jon Proudstar ... John Harry
Petur Redbird ... Kate's Boyfriend
Shannon Rivers ... Council President
Rudy 'Red Eagle' Soto ... Dorrine's Husband
Patty Suarez ... Arlene

Alan Tafoya ... Bus driver
Loren Tapahe ... Man #3
Delphine Tsinajinnie ... Woman #2 - Singer
Nicole Weltzien ... Rebecca at 3 Years
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Looking for Lost Birds (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
94 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Arizona, USA more
Company:
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions more

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Recommended, 13 April 2001
10/10
Author: ltcrgucwa

The Lost Child is based on the real life story of Yvette Melanson which is documented in her book titled "Looking For Lost Bird." This film has deep meaning, dealing realistically with a variety of life situations. Mercedes Ruehl did a superb performance as Rebecca and is exceptionally talented. Julie McIlvaine (Carolyn), Tantoo Cardinal (Aunt Mary), Jamie Sheridan (Jack), Irene Bedard (Grace) and others also contributed greatly to the quality of this film." Rebecca's resilience certainly was a major factor in her rising above the difficulties of her early life. One great quote "life is what you make it; you have to ride it and not let it not ride you."

The film dealt with an array of emotions and feelings: grief, rejection, disappointment, fear, sadness, exuberant joy, vibrance, fiesty determination and great excitement over things that an average person takes for granted. The Matthews were a very loving and caring family but the film also portrayed the family's realistic struggles and stresses in not only coping with a move to another part of the country but in adjusting to an entirely different culture as well. Yvette describes those adjustments to the Navajo lifestyle and their lives with her people in detail in her book.

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