The Magic of Belle Isle

~A re-coming of age story.

Overview

In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2012-07-06
Budget: $0
Revenue: $123821
Runtime: 109 min

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