Revealing mistake: The background scenery in the outdoor shots doesn't look anything like Illinois, where the movie's supposed to be set. It's much more like what you'd see in California - where the actual filming took place.
Inventing the Abbots (1997)
1 mistake
Directed by: Pat O'Connor
Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Billy Crudup, Will Patton, Kathy Baker
Helen Holt: There's different kinds of love, darling. Some people you love no matter what, and others you love if the situation is right. To me, the best kind of love is the "no matter what" kind.
Question: Why was Doug so upset that Pam slept with J.C? I get that he loved her and everything, but they hadn't seen each other in years, they were not even dating at that time. And considering he didn't have much time for Pam before they went out, he was more interested in Eleanor.
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