The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

A gentle, unhurried slice of small-town life that quietly builds to a satisfying moral victory.

Directed by

Gregg Champion

Genres

Drama, Tv movie

Starring

Sidney Poitier, Dianne Wiest, Mary-Louise Parker

Tagline

An Extraordinary Tale About An Ordinary Man.

Overview

In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude almost as much as the local townspeople cherish him — especially restaurant owner Sarah McClellan. But when greedy real estate developers set their sights on Noah's land and he rejects their six-figure offer, this taciturn man is forced to summon all his strength in order to defend not only his property and way of life, but his sanity.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Isolation, class, family, justice

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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