: The novel uses multiple first-person narrators, including Adele's mother and sister, to provide context for the duo's complex history.
and Bonnie Bedelia as Lillian and Carol, the family members left behind. The Original Novel (1986) Anywhere But Here
: Adele August (Susan Sarandon) is a restless dreamer who leaves her second husband in Wisconsin to pursue a more glamorous life in Beverly Hills. She drags along her teenage daughter, Ann (Natalie Portman), who resents the move and prefers to go to university on the East Coast. The film explores their clashing ambitions and the deep, often painful bonds of family. Cast Highlights : Susan Sarandon as Adele August. Natalie Portman as Ann August. Shawn Hatosy as Benny, Ann's beloved cousin. : The novel uses multiple first-person narrators, including
Written by , the book is a national bestseller that delves deeper into the psychological roots of Adele’s instability and the American striving for a "higher station". She drags along her teenage daughter, Ann (Natalie
The movie is a comedy-drama directed by and features a score by Danny Elfman .