The Cider House Rules (1999)
The film adaptation of John Irving’s 1985 novel, The Cider House Rules (1999), was directed by Lasse Hallström and follows the life of Homer Wells at St. Cloud’s orphanage in Maine. Under the guidance of Dr. Wilbur Larch, a kindly father figure, Homer grows up surrounded by love and respect. Despite being returned to St. Cloud’s twice by foster parents, who either found him too quiet or mistreated him, Homer finds solace in his extended family at the orphanage. With older children like Buster looking after the younger ones, including Fuzzy Stone who was born prematurely to an alcoholic mother, they all navigate difficult conditions with care and compassion.
Meanwhile, Dr. Larch struggles with an addiction to ether while secretly performing abortions. Fuzzy, who suffers from respiratory disease, spends most of his time under a ventilated plastic tent. Each night before bed, Dr. Larch bids the children goodnight with a heartfelt ‘Good night, you Princes of Maine! You Kings of New England!’ as both an encouragement and a blessing. Homer, the oldest orphan, is very bright and even-tempered and despite never attending high school, Larch trains him as an apprentice in obstetrics and abortions. However, Homer disagrees with performing abortions and ultimately decides not to carry out the procedure despite being highly skilled after years of training from Larch.
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Cast:  Tobey MaguireHomer Wells  Charlize TheronCandy Kendall  Delroy LindoMr. Rose  Paul RuddWally Worthington  Michael CaineDr. Wilbur Larch  Jane AlexanderNurse Edna  Kathy BakerNurse Angela  Kieran CulkinBuster  Erykah BaduRose Rose  Kate NelliganOlive Worthington  Heavy DPeaches  K. Todd FreemanMuddy  Paz de la HuertaMary Agnes  J.K. SimmonsRay Kendall  Evan ParkeJack |
The film adaptation of John Irving’s 1985 novel, The Cider House Rules (1999), was directed by Lasse Hallström and follows the life of Homer Wells at St. Cloud’s orphanage in Maine. Under the guidance of Dr. Wilbur Larch, a kindly father figure, Homer grows up surrounded by love and respect. Despite being returned to St. Cloud’s twice by foster parents, who either found him too quiet or mistreated him, Homer finds solace in his extended family at the orphanage. With older children like Buster looking after the younger ones, including Fuzzy Stone who was born prematurely to an alcoholic mother, they all navigate difficult conditions with care and compassion.
Meanwhile, Dr. Larch struggles with an addiction to ether while secretly performing abortions. Fuzzy, who suffers from respiratory disease, spends most of his time under a ventilated plastic tent. Each night before bed, Dr. Larch bids the children goodnight with a heartfelt ‘Good night, you Princes of Maine! You Kings of New England!’ as both an encouragement and a blessing. Homer, the oldest orphan, is very bright and even-tempered and despite never attending high school, Larch trains him as an apprentice in obstetrics and abortions. However, Homer disagrees with performing abortions and ultimately decides not to carry out the procedure despite being highly skilled after years of training from Larch.
