IMDb
6.8 /10
284 votes


Drama · 1996 · 1h 50min
Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.
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Hallmark Entertainment
Available in United States (data from JustWatch via TMDB · click → opens in provider)
IMDb
6.8 /10
284 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
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TMDB
6.8 /10
4 votes
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Weighted average
6.8/10