Winnie lives in a trailer in a desolate part of Dublin, where her family struggle with prejudice and poverty.
A handsome young man who has the mental age of a child shares a relationship with an attractive older woman for whom he works as a gardener. When the question of marriage eventually arises they suddenly realise the seriousness of their friendship.
All actors have to try a mental-impairment role at some point in their careers (don't they?), and Mel Gibson took his best shot with this sweet film about a young retarded man and his gentle relationship with an older woman (Piper Laurie) who teaches him to read and to adjust to the real world. Tim's parents come to trust the woman's honourable intentions, but the movie still gives Mel's female fans a lot to swoon over; it's a platonic romance with plenty of temptation that is never acted upon. Add to that the fact that Gibson is really quite good in the title role--after Mad Max, this was Mel's first widely seen opportunity to prove himself in a dramatic role before his higher-profile roles in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Gallipoli. Tim is a bit too schmaltzy and sentimental, but this 1979 release has gained a loyal audience over the years, and the film has a lot more than just a young Mel Gibson to recommend it. --Jeff Shannon
It's an eventful time of year for Halstead Kansas. The small town is preparing for the annual Independence Day Parade... and a not-so favourite son's release from prison. Matt Kirby has just served seven years on a 'bum rap' for protecting a friend. But instead of celebrating his freedom Matt faces a new set of challenges. His wife Rachel and his family struggle to accept Matt's past and attempt to deal with their own future.
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