Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel (2003)
a.k.a. Anne of Avonlea

Basic information

Actors and Characters Megan Follows - Anne Shirley Wendy Hiller - Mrs. Harris Colleen Dewhurst - Marilla Cuthbert Frank Converse - Morgan Harris Marilyn Lightstone - Miss Stacey Geneviève Appleton - Emmeline Harris Rosemary Dunsmore - Katherine Brooke Kay Hawtry - Mabel Sloane Susannah Hoffman - Jen Pringle Ian Heath - Anthony Pye Jonathan Crombie - Gilbert Blythe Schuyler Grant - Diana Barry Meg Hogarth - Mrs. James Pringle Charmion King - Aunt Josephine Barry Jennifer Inch - Ruby Gillis David Hughes - Thomas Lynde Charles Joliffe - Alex McGuiness Kate Lynch - Pauline Harris

Ratings
Amazon	IMDB	My Rating 8.5

Movie Details
General Details Genre Drama Director Kevin Sullivan Writer Lucy Maud Montgomery; Kevin Sullivan Studio Language English MPAA Rating G Run Time 224 mins Country Canada	Technical Details Screen Ratio Layers Dual Side, Single Layer Audio Tracks Subtitles DVD Date 7/23/2003 Discs 1 Library Index A05:011

Plot

This video is the sequel to the beloved children's book and video Anne of Green Gables. It continues the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong young orphan in 1890s Canada, whose hot temper matches her red hair. Anne of Green Gables told of Anne's adoption by an elderly brother and sister, Marilla (Colleen Dewhurst) and Matthew Cuthbert, and her childhood adventures in the idyllic village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. Anne of Avonlea takes up the story soon after Matthew's death, when Anne has graduated from college. It follows her struggles and adventures as an aspiring writer and English teacher in a private school on the mainland. Girls seven and older, as well as adults, will enjoy this intelligent and beautifully made film, first shown on PBS. It's filled with themes parents can discuss with their daughters - including self-reliance, generosity, and perseverance. It also gives a realistic portrayal of the situation for women during this historical period, through characters that are multifaceted and human. Anne's struggle to find her voice as a writer, to handle difficult people maturely, to stay optimistic despite setbacks, and to nurture her students are both thought provoking and entertaining. Girls will also enjoy Anne's romantic travails, as she tries to decide between two suitors: her childhood friend Gilbert, and a rich, handsome, and mysterious widower. The film is beautifully filmed, and the costumes and settings portray an idyllic time and place. The cast is excellent. Megan Follows as the spirited Anne and Dewhurst as the gruff but tender Marilla give especially fine performances. - Elisabeth Keating

Additional Information
Extra Features Commentary by director Kevin Sullivan Missing scenes Cast Biographies	External Resources IMDB: Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel Other: www.amazon.com