The Stone Angel (R)

synopsis

Based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Laurence, "The Stone Angel" is the story of feisty firecracker Hagar Shipley. Her passionate heart has always ruled her head and her choices have put her at odds with family and friends. With her life nearly behind her, she sets out in search of a way to reconcile herself to her turbulent past. Through her reflections we come to know a passionate and rebellious young bride, her love for her two sons, the freedoms she claimed, and the joys she denied herself.