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Gideon

Movie·1998·Comedy, Drama, Romance·1h 42m·Directed by Claudia Hoover

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Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.

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