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Teenage Winona Ryder as a misfit coming-of-age in northwest Ohio
A celebrity from a small town in the Sandusky Bay region is finally returning home for a visit and members of the town react in different ways. A nonconformist teen (Ryder) has suspicions about the star while developing a relationship with the schools guidance counselor (Laila Robins) and pestering a man who has a history with Roxy (Jeff Daniels).
"Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael" (1990) is sometimes listed as a comedy, but its not; its a coming-of-age drama with satirical bits and occasional amusement. Its not about the title character but about how that persons success and fame affect the locals who knew her or knew about her, not to mention those who appreciate h...