In the tradition of Southern novels, Faces of Exile deals with the themes of isolation, seduction, discovery, and compassion. and "Syracuse City and " with its and "Carter College and " is the backdrop for a timeless odyssey. In cinematic fashion the plot and subplots tell the tales of those exiled in the small Midwestern town over the course of one year. and "In Faces of Exile, a fine storyteller uses humor and a bittersweet yearning to portray the human condition with its hopes, feelings, and dreams. and " -Caid Caddell, Professor Emeritus, Carter College