Byron Temple, a retired character actor (Wil Love) with diagnosed dementia, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time. Against his daughter's wishes (Dendrie Taylor), he accepts a role from the newly installed artistic director of the playhouse (David Deluise) who is unaware of Byron's condition. Through the sheer humanity and cleverness of the staff and cast of the show, Byron is able to sail through the one night performance of the play to resounding succ... (Full plot summary below)
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Byron Temple, a retired character actor (Wil Love) with diagnosed dementia, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time. Against his daughter's wishes (Dendrie Taylor), he accepts a role from the newly installed artistic director of the playhouse (David Deluise) who is unaware of Byron's condition. Through the sheer humanity and cleverness of the staff and cast of the show, Byron is able to sail through the one night performance of the play to resounding success. It is a story about kindness, fathers and their children.
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| User ReviewBob M"The Father and the Bear" is a beautiful, insightful, and emotionally eloquent film that is inspirational as it reminds us what is important in life. Putch's personal touches brings us a genuine story not typically seen in Hollywood films today." - Pamela Powell, Reel Honest Reviews "It was better than most movies I've ever seen." - Len Kachmer, Pittsburgh "A wonderful film. Extremely touching. It was an absolute joy to watch." - B. Blattel, Cinema St. Louis "This is such a great film. Thank you for making it." - Jim Walent "The Father & The Bear is truly one of the best movies I have seen. It is so many feelings, emotions and reality all wrapped into one!" - Chey Morris |
