The Three Lives of Thomasina1963The Three Lives of Thomasina
1963
In a Scottish village in 1912, veterinarian Andrew MacDhui is a widower who has lost his faith. When he puts down his daughter Mary's beloved cat, Thomasina, the heartbroken girl turns away from him, and a reclusive woman the village calls a witch may hold the key.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A proud father's heart is broken and healed, and faith and love are restored.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Thomasina's apparent death and Mary's grief, including her refusal to speak to her father, are sad; the film shows the estrangement healed through repentance. Children who have lost a pet may be upset that this cat comes back.
The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why was Mary so angry with her father?
- What did Andrew learn from Lori?
- Was Lori a witch? Why did people think so?
- How did Andrew and Mary forgive each other?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 8+: the death of a pet, who comes back; a grieving child.
Trailer
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The Three Lives of Thomasina (1964)
DVD · July 6, 2004
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