Directed by:
Alan MetzgerScreenplay:
Scott SwantonCinematography:
Geoffrey ErbComposer:
James McVayCast:
Andrew McCarthy, Michael Learned, Teri Polo, Linda Sorensen, Chuck Shamata, Shirley Knight, Panou, David Sparrow, Jonathan Welsh, Judah Katz, Deborah Grover, Michael Kinney, Paul Miller, Andrew Tarbet (more)Plots(1)
A compelling true story of a father who goes to court to fight for his right to keep his adopted daughter. Unable to conceive a child, Kim Lussier (Teri Polo) loses no time investigating adoption. To her husband, Keith (Andrew McCarthy), the adoption process seems like a remote possibility, until he sees a picture of his daughter to be, whom they name Brittany. When Kim is suddenly diagnosed with cancer, it seems that their dream of becoming parents may not come true. But, she receives a positive prognosis and the adoption process continues. With Kim recovering from surgery and weakened by chemotherapy, Keith assumes most of the parental responsibilities when Brittany comes home. Then, Kim's illness recurs and soon Keith is a single parent. With barely any time for Keith to grieve, the agency refuses to finalize his adoption of Brittany and places her in another home. All of Keith's time and energy must now be devoted to preparation for the most important battle of his life. He lost his wife but he will not lose his child. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Andrew McCarthy
USA
Best movies:
The Joy Luck Club (1993)
Dead Funny (1994)
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998)
Michael Learned
USA
Best movies:
Loggerheads (2005)
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
Gunsmoke: The Last Apache (1990) (TV movie)
Teri Polo
USA
Best movies:
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The Phantom of the Opera (1990) (TV movie)
For the Love of a Child (2006) (TV movie)
Linda Sorensen
Best movies:
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
Breaking Point (1976)
Barney's Version (2010)
Chuck Shamata
Canada
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Cinderella Man (2005)
The Company (2007) (series)
Miss Sloane (2016)
Shirley Knight
USA
Best movies:
As Good as It Gets (1997)
Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995) (TV movie)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Panou
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Big Time Movie (2012) (TV movie)
Eight Below (2006)
Rocky Marciano (1999) (TV movie)
David Sparrow
UK
Best movies:
The Hurricane (1999)
Four Brothers (2005)
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Jonathan Welsh
Canada
Best movies:
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The Diamond Fleece (1992) (TV movie)
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Judah Katz
Canada
Best movies:
Cinderella Man (2005)
Guns (2008) (TV movie)
The Company (2007) (series)
Deborah Grover
Canada
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The Murdoch Mysteries (2004) (series)
Agnes of God (1985)
The Shipping News (2001)
Michael Kinney
Canada
Best movies:
The Judge (2001) (TV movie)
Sneakers (1992)
The Story of Luke (2012)
Paul Miller
Best movies:
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The Good Witch's Garden (2009) (TV movie)
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Andrew Tarbet
USA
Best movies:
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I Want You (2012)
The Day Reagan Was Shot (2001) (TV movie)
Caroline Lee
Australia
Best movies:
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Robert Bockstael
Canada
Best movies:
A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000) (series)
The Day Reagan Was Shot (2001) (TV movie)
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