The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Georgia Benfield, at her wit's end, loses control and begins physically abusing her elderly mother, just as Georgia had been abused herself as a child. As family and friends slowly begin to learn of the abuse, and long-buried family secrets come to light, both mother and daughter must learn to accept the past, to change what is happening at present in order to face a better future.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- William WoodWriter
- David GreeneDirector
Cast
- Tuesday WeldGeorgia Benfield
- Geraldine FitzgeraldCharlotte Kessling
- Peter BonerzPeter Benfield
- River PhoenixChris Benfield
- Philip SterlingJim McLane
- Zoaunne LeRoyFlorence McLane
- Ellen TravoltaMarion
- Sue GiosaDr. Kalmeir
- Christina Maria HutterAddie
- Bradley LiebermanMark
- Jeanne DoughertyNeighbor
- Jeanette MillerWoman Singer
Stills
Themes
parent child relationshipfamily crisisfamily abuse