A Letter to Jonathan
Director: John Cline
A film with very little dialogue. Set in the Catskills of 1896 – 1916, a farmer buries his deceased wife atop a nearby mountain, then makes the difficult decision to give up his newborn son, Jonathan. Later in 1916, Jonathan returns to confront his past. The only real dialogue is a voice over of the father reading a letter he wrote to his son explaining himself.
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A Letter to Jonathan (1980) is a drama film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 12min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is A Letter to Jonathan?
A Letter to Jonathan runs 12 minutes (12min).
What year is A Letter to Jonathan from?
A Letter to Jonathan was released in 1980.
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