The Myth of Fingerprints

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The Myth of Fingerprints

1997

1h 33m

5.1(37 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Romance

Overview

When a New England dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving, past demons reveal themselves as one son returns for the first time in three years.

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20 members

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Randee Allen

Waitress

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Arija Bareikis

Daphne

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Justin Barreto

Young Jake

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Chris Bauer

Jerry

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Nicholas Bourgeois

Young Warren

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Tom Cumler

Man at Train Station

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Blythe Danner

Lena

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Hope Davis

Margaret

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Christopher Duva

Tom

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Kelsey Gunn

Young Leigh

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Laurel Holloman

Leigh

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Brian Kerwin

Elliot

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James Le Gros

Cezanne

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Julianne Moore

Mia

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Polly Pelletier

Young Mia

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Pamela Polhemus

Bookstore Woman

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Michael Rupert

Warren's Psychiatrist

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Roy Scheider

Hal

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Michael Vartan

Jake

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Noah Wyle

Warren

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