Away and Back
Away and Back

Movie spotlight

Away and Back

2015
Movie
96 min
English

Jack Peterson, a widowed father of three young children, encounters Ginny Newsom, a wildlife biologist, whose mission is tracking trumpeter swans, a family of which settle in a pond on the Peterson farm. Could that be romance in the air?

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Robert PascaleGenres: Family, Adventure, Drama

Plot Summary

Following the death of their father, a family inherits his beloved, but ailing, farm. The youngest daughter, Jenny, is determined to save the farm and reconnect with her estranged older brother, Tom, through their shared passion for raising and racing homing pigeons. Their journey becomes a race against time and financial ruin.

Critical Reception

Away and Back is a heartwarming family film that focuses on themes of loss, family bonds, and perseverance. While it received a generally positive reception from its target audience for its emotional core and positive messages, critical reviews were more mixed, with some finding the narrative predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its positive family values and message of hope.

  • Some found the plot to be overly sentimental and predictable.

  • The performances of the young lead and the veteran actor were noted positively.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in rural Indiana, aiming to capture the authentic feel of a working farm.

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