The Myth of Fingerprints

When a New England dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving, past demons reveal themselves as one son returns for the first time in three years.

Cast

Blythe Danner

as Lena

James Le Gros

as Cezanne

Julianne Moore

as Mia

Roy Scheider

as Hal

Noah Wyle

as Warren

Hope Davis

as Margaret

Laurel Holloman

as Leigh

Michael Vartan

as Jake

Brian Kerwin

as Elliot

Chris Bauer

as Jerry

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