Nell is a 1994 drama featuring Jodie Foster as a young woman who first encounters civilization at age 30.Variety: Nell 1994
Plot Summary
Nell was raised by her mother in an isolated cabin in the woods. Her mother had speech difficulties due to a series of strokes, with the result that Nell's language is unintelligible. Nell is discovered living alone after her mother's death, and Dr, Jerome Lovell, played by Liam Neeson, struggles with how to integrate her into society.
Cast
- Jodie Foster: Nell Kellty
- Liam Neeson: Dr. Jerome 'Jerry' Lovell
- Natasha Richardson: Dr. Paula Olsen