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Cast & Crew

Marc Lawrence
As Cousin Nolan
Kevin Spacey
As Quoyle
Judi Dench
As Agnis Hamm
Julianne Moore
As Wavey Prowse
Cate Blanchett
As Petal
Scott Glenn
As Jack Buggit

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In the aftermath of a tragedy, a man and his daughter move to their ancestral home in a small Newfoundland fishing village. As he starts a new job at the local newspaper, he uncovers secrets about his family's past and forms an unlikely bond with a woman who has her own demons. Through the rugged beauty of the coastline and the quirky characters that inhabit it, he finds a sense of belonging and learns to confront his fears. This inspirational journey of self-discovery is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

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The Shipping News was released in theaters on December 18, 2001.