
1996 · Arthur Allan Seidelman · 110 min
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.
James WoodsTemple Rayburn
Elizabeth McGovernCelia Rayburn
Len CariouSpencer Maitland
Julia McIlvaineNell Rayburn
Kevin IsolaJunius Maitland
Clifton JamesChief Sam Thompkins
Anita GilletteSuellenCharles MattocksBen Tyler
Millie PerkinsDoris
Jack GilpinCarter Glenn
Novella NelsonRosetta TylerMary Lucy BivinsSharlene ThomasEd GradyDr. Ringgold
Ronn CarrollJudge Kragen