Far North is a 1988 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Sam Shepard. The film stars Jessica Lange, Charles Durning, Tess Harper, Donald Moffat, Ann Wedgeworth and Patricia Arquette. Far North was released in the United States on September 10, 1988, by Nelson Entertainment. Premise After her father is injured in a horse-riding accident, a young woman faces the trials and tribulations of her dysfunctional, countryside family when he pressures her into euthanizing the horse. Cast Jessica Lange as Kate Charles Durning as Bertrum Tess Harper as Rita Donald Moffat as Uncle Dane Ann Wedgeworth as Amy Patricia Arquette as Jilly Nina Draxten as Gramma References External links 1988 films 1988 comedy-drama films Films with screenplays by Sam Shepard Films shot in Minnesota American black comedy films American comedy-drama films 1988 directorial debut films 1980s English-language films 1980s American films