Overview
Meg is a gifted but emotionally scarred 18-year-old who finds solace in writing poetry. Mr. Auster, her English teacher, recognizes her talent and encourages her to enter a national poetry contest. As tension at home escalates and Meg struggles to find a way to get to the poetry finals in Florida, Auster's role in her life becomes increasingly complex.
Cast
- Agnes Bruckner as Megan ‘Meg’ Denning
- David Strathairn as Auster
- Margaret Colin as Diane
- Frances Fisher as Delia
- A.J. Buckley as Pat
- Regan Arnold as Lily
- Sarah Buehler as Georgia
- Dustin Sterling as Rob
- Michael Joseph Thomas Ward as Dad
- Wayne Armstrong as Don