Overview

Meg is a gifted but emotionally scarred 18-year-old who finds solace in writing poetry. Mr. Auster, her English teacher, recognizes her talent and encourages her to enter a national poetry contest. As tension at home escalates and Meg struggles to find a way to get to the poetry finals in Florida, Auster's role in her life becomes increasingly complex.

Genres

Cast

Agnes Bruckner

Megan ‘Meg’ Denning

David Strathairn

Auster

Margaret Colin

Diane

Frances Fisher

Delia

A.J. Buckley

Pat

Sarah Buehler

Georgia

Michael Joseph Thomas Ward

Dad

Aftab Pureval

Boy in Class

Michael Raysses

Mr. Kastran