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A CHILD IS WAITING

Directed by John Cassavetes
United States, 1963
Drama
  • 102102 minutes

Synopsis

Jean Hansen comes to a school for disabled children to work there as a teacher. She becomes especially interested in young Reuben, an autistic boy whose parents have not visited him for several years. But the school principal, Dr. Clark, does not appreciate her keen interest.

Synopsis

Jean Hansen comes to a school for disabled children to work there as a teacher. She becomes especially interested in young Reuben, an autistic boy whose parents have not visited him for several years. But the school principal, Dr. Clark, does not appreciate her keen interest.