Louise was the rugged one, willing to tackle almost anything. They were in their early 20s here, playing girls still in school. This one has Bridget Fonda as one twin, Louise Bradshaw, and Jenny Robertson as her fraternal twin, Caroline Bradshaw. The production values are just ordinary and the sound is mono, but as I was watching it I thought, we should have a bigger selection of movies that are just 50 to 60 minutes long. The film is a small gem and should be seen not only by lovers of the book, but by lovers of film as well. By the time the film ends, we learn what drives all the characters, and realize that there is a way out for Louise. The storm is a metaphor for the storm that is raging inside Louise.

Though the film is realistic there are lyrical moments as well. The film takes place during World War II and it is instructive to see how people behaved when they had to pitch in when times got rough. The story develops very simply, but powerfully, and reflects the tone of the people who live on the island. She does this with the help of an old sea captain who returns to the island. Louise hates her fraternal twin sister, Caroline, who seems to have everything. Bridget Fonda plays the main character, Louise, with great restraint. The director managed to tell the story on film without losing any depth or character development. It is beautiful to look at, and since the Chesapeake Bay is a character itself, it's as if you are right there in the story. I loved the book of Jacob Have I Loved and never thought I could like any film made of it.

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