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.
15th December 1996
29 years ago
1 hour 50 minutes
Finishes at 12:28am
1 win & 8 nominations
6.7/10
57%
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