Set in a small town in California. A woman is having an affair with a married politician whom she is helping campaign for office. Her retarded sister has sex with a drifter and gets pregnant. The retarded sister takes a job at a laundry, but the owner tries to rape her and she kills him and then goes to jail. The retarded sister insists on buying tupperware at a tupperware party, which provokes the other women to act snarky. After the politician wins the election, he brings his wife to the victory party and dumps the campaign aide.

The Cider House Rules

1999 7.1

Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

Drama

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