Movie Description HENRY & VERLIN: The deep bond formed between a troubled nephew and his simple uncle, whose character is reminiscent of Lenny from of mice and men, is the focus of this melodrama set during the depression. Nine-year old Verlin will not talk, or cannot talk. His concerned and overprotective mother takes him to a doctor. She is angry at her husband, Ferris, whom she believes is indifferent to her boy's plight. When Ferris childlike brother Henry comes to visit, the boy's life begins to change. Henry spends time with the boy and teaches him about life. The two befriend Mabel, a retired, town prostitute with physical disabilities. The three outcasts become very close as they encounter obstacles to their friendship.
MEET THE HALLOWHEADS: Set in another universe, this quirky film follows the fortunes of the Hollowhead family who live in a suburbia where all the basic necessities are pumped into homes through tubes.
| Credits | | Cast: | John Glover, Juliette Lewis, Margot Kidder, Nancy Mette |
Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
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