White Oleander (2002 film)
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| Directed by | Peter Kosminsky |
| Produced by | Hunt Lowry John Wells |
| Screenplay by | Mary Agnes Donoghue |
| Based on | White Oleander by Janet Fitch |
| Starring |
Alison Lohman Michelle Pfeiffer Robin Wright Renée Zellweger |
| Music by | Thomas Newman |
| Cinematography | Elliot Davis |
| Edited by | Chris Ridsdale |
| Distributed by |
Warner Bros. Pandora/Gaylord Films Umbrella Entertainment |
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109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $16,000,000 |
| Box office | $21,672,284 |
White Oleander is a 2002 American drama film directed by Peter Kosminsky. The cast features Alison Lohman in the central role of Astrid Magnussen and Michelle Pfeiffer as her temperamental mother Ingrid, alongside Robin Wright, Noah Wyle and Renée Zellweger in supporting roles.
The screenplay was adapted from Janet Fitch's eponymous 1999 novel, which was selected for Oprah's Book Club in May 1999.
The narrator, Astrid Magnussen (Alison Lohman), is the 15-year-old daughter of free-spirited artist Ingrid (Michelle Pfeiffer). Since her father left before she was old enough to remember him, Astrid depends heavily upon the care of her passionate but largely self-centered mother.
Ingrid's current relationship with a vulgar man named Barry (Billy Connolly) ends when she discovers he is cheating on her with younger women. Ingrid murders him with a poison made from white oleander. Ingrid is arrested and sentenced to life in prison, leaving Astrid in foster care, in the hands of many foster parents.
Astrid is sent to live with foster mother Starr Thomas (Robin Wright), a former stripper who is a recovering alcoholic and born-again Christian. Though they initially interact well, Starr suspects her live-in boyfriend and Astrid are having an affair. After a loud argument with him, she runs into Astrid's room in a blind rage and shoots her.
After spending time in a violent group foster home, where she strikes up a relationship with fellow artist Paul Trout, Astrid is given into the care of former actress Claire Richards (Renée Zellweger). Claire is a sweet, affectionate woman who provides stability for Astrid.
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