The story of Homer Wells, a child without parents who is raised and mentored by his orphanage's doctor, a man named Larch. Their's was an extraordinary bond. Larch taught Homer everything about medicine and what he could about right and wrong. All Homer wanted was one thing Larch couldn''t give him... rules to live by.

Given the chance to leave the orphanage, and the only family he's ever known, Homer realizes there is an entire world to discover. His new life provides more excitement than he could have imagined, especially when Homer falls in love for the first time. But, when forced to make decisions that will change the course of his future, Homer ultimately realizes he can''t escape his past.

Directed by
Lasse Hallstrom

Cast
Tobey Maguire - Homer Wells
Charlize Theron - Candy Kendall
Delroy Lindo - Mr Rose
Paul Rudd - Wally Worthington
Michael Caine - Doctor Wilbur Larch
Jane Alexander - Nurse Edna
Kathy Baker - Nurse Angela
Erykah Badu - Rose Rose
Kieran Culkin - Buster

Production Co.
FilmColony

Produced by
Bob Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein
Bobby Cohen

Studio
Miramax Records

Writer
John Irving

Music
Rachel Portman