Mr. Rice's Secret
Summary:
Owen Walters (Bill Switzer) is a terminally ill 12-year-old boy. He and some of his friends, who are also sick, deal with the typical preteen realities of life -- bullies, parents, and sports -- but their lives are haunted by their apparent short life expectancies. Owen has developed a special bond with his somewhat eccentric next-door neighbor, Mr. Rice (David Bowie), who... Full Summary >>
Cast:
David Bowie - (Mr. Rice)
Garwin Sanford - (Stan)
Teryl Rothery - (Marilyn)
Campbell Lane
Tyler Labine
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Review:
The touching ending is a bountiful payoff for those who have been suffering through the occasionally maudlin aspects of this film. Mr. Rice's Secret is the rare family film that dares tackle a heavy theme -- death -- from a child's perspective, and for that it should be applauded. There are moments that are overwrought and sappy, but given th... Continue >>
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