The Grass Harp (1996)

Name: The Grass Harp
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Released: 1996
Duration: 107 min
Cast: Piper Laurie, Sissy Spacek, Walter Matthau, Edward Furlong, Nell Carter

1h 47m United States of America

Comedy Drama Family

Plot

Set in the 1940s Deep South, this charming coming-of-age tale follows young Collin, who becomes an orphan in 1935 and relocates to live with his father's cousins, Verena and Dolly. Verena, a wealthy and domineering figure, clashes with the more free-spirited Dolly, prompting a rebellion against her authority. As tensions rise, Collin, Dolly, and their maid seek refuge in a whimsical treehouse, where they forge their own bonds and discover the value of independence and friendship. Based on Truman Capote's novel, the film blends humor with poignant moments, capturing the essence of youthful defiance.

Cast

Piper Laurie Sissy Spacek Walter Matthau Edward Furlong Nell Carter Jack Lemmon Mary Steenburgen Sean Patrick Flanery Joe Don Baker Charles Durning Roddy McDowall Mia Kirshner Scott Wilson Bonnie Bartlett Doris Roberts