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There is an ongoing war, food, hunger, and longing are central to the times. A pig plays an important part in carpenter Herbert's life, and so does a prudish Miss Jansen. Based on a short story by Arthur Omre.
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Andrew Crocker-Harris is an embittered and disliked teacher of Greek and Latin at a British prep school. After nearly 20 years of service, he is being forced to retire for 'health reasons', and perhaps may not even be given a pension. The boys regard him as a Hitler, with some justification. His unfaithful wife Laura tries to hurt him in any way she can. Andrew must come to terms with his failed life and at least regain his own self-esteem.

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Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes.