Number: 29

Storyline:
United Press International journalist Will Bloom and his French freelance photojournalist wife Josephine Bloom, who is pregnant with their first child, leave their Paris base to return to Will's hometown of Ashton, Alabama on the news that his father, Edward Bloom, stricken with cancer, will soon die, he being taken off chemotherapy treatment. Although connected indirectly through Will's mother/Edward's wife, Sandra Bloom, Will has been estranged from his father for three years since his and Josephine's wedding. Will's issue with his father is the fanciful tales Edward has told of his life all his life, not only to Will but the whole world. As a child when Edward was largely absent as a traveling salesman, Will believed those stories, but now realizes that he does not know his father, who, as he continues to tell these stories, he will never get to know unless Edward comes clean with the truth before he dies. On the brink of his own family life beginning, Will does not want to be the ...

Cast:

Ewan McGregor Ed Bloom - Young

Albert Finney Ed Bloom - Senior

Billy Crudup Will Bloom

Jessica Lange Sandra Bloom - Senior

Helena Bonham Carter Jenny - Young / Jenny - Senior / The Witch

Medium: DVD R/RW, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Location: Book 1 Slot 8

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 4:3