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To the Wonder

To the Wonder

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To the Wonder

2013

1h 52m

5.8(544 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Neil is torn between two loves: Marina, the European woman who comes to the United States to be with him, and Jane, the old flame from his hometown he reconnects with. Neil’s doubts about his life and loves are reflected in the crisis of faith experienced by Father Quintana, who only sees pain and the loss of hope in the world.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Neil

Olga Kurylenko

Olga Kurylenko

Marina

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Jane

Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem

Father Quintana

Tatiana Chiline

Tatiana Chiline

Tatiana

Romina Mondello

Romina Mondello

Anna

Tony O'Gans

Sexton

Charles Baker

Charles Baker

Carpenter

Marshall Bell

Marshall Bell

Bob

Casey Williams

Neighbor #1

Creative team

Directed by: Terrence Malick
Written by: Terrence Malick
Produced by: Nicolas Gonda
Sarah Green

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