What's the Difference between White Oleander the Book and White Oleander the Movie?
In the Book |
In the Movie |
Astrid Magnussen
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Astrid Magnussen
Portrayed by: Alison Lohman
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White Oleander Book vs Movie
In the Book |
In the Movie |
Astrid starts the story as a 12 year old. |
She is 15. |
Ingrid is a poet. |
She is a photographer.
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Ingrid wins her release by appeal. |
She doesn't get out of jail. |
Astrid is attacked by dogs while in foster care. She gets scars on her arms and face. |
This doesn't happen.
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Astrid stays with several different foster families. |
She stays with only Starr and Claire. |
Ray is nearly 50. |
He is in his 30s.
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Clair's husband is named Ron. |
He is named Mark. |
Astrid and Paul move to Berlin, Germany. |
They move to New York City.
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Astrid has an affair with Sergie, Rena's boyfriend. |
This doesn't happen. |
After taking acid with Niki, Astrid remembers her babysitter Annie. |
She remembers without the use of drugs.
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Astrid is sent to MacLaren Children's Center. |
She goes to McKinney Hall. |
Astrid finds her father and is disappointed by how ordinary he is. |
This doesn't happen.
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