Olive Kitteridge(2014)
Overview
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.
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Olive Kitteridge
Henry Kitteridge
Denise Thibodeau
Rachel Coulson
Christopher Kitteridge
Bonnie Newton
Jerry McCarthy
Jack Kennison
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