
Sweet and Sad
Synopsis
The Apple Family finds themselves together again for the first time since Election Night, 2010. Marian, reeling from a personal tragedy, now lives with her sister Barbara; sister Jane is back with her boyfriend Tim; their brother Richard has come up from Manhattan; and Uncle Benjamin prepares for his first dramatic performance in years. Over Sunday brunch on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the Apples find themselves talking about loss, memory, remembrance, and the meaning of compensation.

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April 21, 2020
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- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Nelson
- Original Title
- Sweet and Sad
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
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Richard Nelson
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Susan Hilferty
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Richard Nelson
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What is Sweet and Sad about?
The Apple Family finds themselves together again for the first time since Election Night, 2010. Marian, reeling from a personal tragedy, now lives with her sister Barbara; sister Jane is back with her boyfriend Tim; their brother Richard has come up from Manhattan; and Uncle Benjamin prepares for his first dramatic performance in years. Over Sunday brunch on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the Apples find themselves talking about loss, memory, remembrance, and the meaning of compensation.
Who directed Sweet and Sad?
Sweet and Sad was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Sweet and Sad?
The principal cast of Sweet and Sad includes Jon DeVries, Stephen Kunken, Sally Murphy, Maryann Plunkett, Laila Robins.
When was Sweet and Sad released and how long is it?
Sweet and Sad was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.




















