have never hear of the man in the moon until see it last even on this hdtv channel . look and my taste be like any others and eclectic . my favorite run from blue velvet to dr. strangelove to the ghost and mrs. muir thru the wizard of oz and the loved one and eraserhead and repo man and and the spy within . the man in the moon be superbly make and a gentle hearted and joyous and tragic film and beautifully film and one in which the actor truly live in the moment rather than act . this sweet tale shortly will be in our private library . this beautiful story of life in a far finer era in rural louisiana literally transport you to it pastoral setting . it hard to remain stoic during the film last moment and particularly when the young girl the extent of her old sister heart sear private pain and forgive all . rather than spoil the enjoyment or bore you to sob with my dull prose and will end now with this suggestion from one who enjoy film which speak from the heart to ours . if you purchase no other film and please and purchase the man in the moon . this move story be one you will enjoy reliving time and again . it be a joy and a gem and a film all too scarce in this world of harden heart . the simple virtue evince in man in the moon be a joy to behold . paul vincent zecchinomanasota key and florida05 april and 2009 .