Anywhere But Here Now

: The novel uses multiple first-person narrators, including Adele's mother and sister, to provide context for the duo's complex history.

: Adele August (Susan Sarandon) is a restless dreamer who leaves her second husband in Wisconsin to pursue a more glamorous life in Beverly Hills. She drags along her teenage daughter, Ann (Natalie Portman), who resents the move and prefers to go to university on the East Coast. The film explores their clashing ambitions and the deep, often painful bonds of family. Cast Highlights : Susan Sarandon as Adele August. Natalie Portman as Ann August. Shawn Hatosy as Benny, Ann's beloved cousin. Anywhere But Here

and Bonnie Bedelia as Lillian and Carol, the family members left behind. The Original Novel (1986) : The novel uses multiple first-person narrators, including