Housekeeping

Year: 1987

Runtime: 116 mins

Language: English

Director: Bill Forsyth

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In the 1950s Pacific Northwest, two young sisters are abandoned by their mother and placed under the care of their Aunt Sylvie, whose unconventional outlook challenges everyday expectations. The film follows the girls as they adjust to this off‑beat household, exploring abandonment, longing, and the subtle possibilities that shape their future.

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