Director: Yvon Mallette
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English
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
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| Country: | Canada |
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| Length: | 8 min |
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A family of seven is the only residents of a remote New England island. When the bay freezes solid one winter, they become isolated. An anonymous person on the mainland triggers a rescue effort, falsely claiming one of the boys has appendicitis. This small lie escalates the situation into a massive rescue operation, ultimately leading to widespread disaster.
| Alternative title: | The Family That Dwelt Apart |
| Release year: | 1973 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total |
| Director: | Yvon Mallette |
| Type: | Movie |
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