The descendants [DVD] / Fox Searchlight Pictures presents ; an Ad Hominem Enterprises production ; an Alexander Payne film ; produced by Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor ; screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash ; directed by Alexander Payne.
Based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings. Originally released as a motion picture in 2011. Special features: Everybody loves George; Working with Alexander; Hawaiian style. George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Beau Bridges, Judy Greer.
Summary:
Matt King is an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.
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