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Metropolis
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“Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?”
The Man in the Moon (1991)
September 30, 19911h 39mEN
7.4
349 votes
Overview
Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.
Director
Robert MulliganWriter
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Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$1.2M
Revenue
$2.9M
Production Companies
MGM-Pathé CommunicationsMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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