Synopsis
Henry Poole Is Here (2008) In a working class neighborhood in Los Angeles, a world weary Henry Poole buys a house, caring little about its lack of amenities. He drinks and eats pizza. Recent stucco work has left a brown stain in a patio wall, and, to Henry's irritation, Esperanza, a neighbor, is certain she can see the face of Jesus in the stain. She brings her priest, then others. Meanwhile, Henry hears his conversations replayed over the fence in another neighbor's yard: it's Millie, about 7, mute, clutching a tape recorder. He tells Millie's mom why he's sad and angry. The face on the wall seems to shed a tear of blood. Is Henry beyond feeling any emotion?

Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Worldwide Gross: $1,923,800
Soundtrack: On an Ocean (Written and Performed by Lisa Gerrard and Jeff Rona)


Mark Pellington
Luke Wilson, Radha Mitchell, George Lopez
2008-08-15 (United States)
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