The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
After years of abuse by their father, Gregory and his two brothers are placed with their mother. After his mother can't take care of him and his brothers, Gregory is placed at a boys ranch. A lawyer visiting the ranch meets Gregory, and he and his wife decide to adopt him. However, he cannot be adopted until his biological parents lose custody. Based on the true story of the boy who divorced his parents.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- James McVayOriginal Music Composer
- Linda OttoDirector
- Sharon Elizabeth DoyleWriter
Cast
- Joseph Gordon-LevittGregory Kingsley
- Bill SmitrovichGeorge Russ
- Kathleen YorkRachel Kingsley
- Robert JoyRalph Kingsley
- Kristin GriffithElizabeth Russ
- Geoffrey BowesJordan McLean
- Joyce ReehlingAtty. Jerri Blair
- Janet BaileyAtty. Jane Carey
- Brett HalseyJudge Thomas Kirk
- Elizabeth BermanFrancesca
- Kathleen LaskeyRenee, Rachel's Friend
- Jamie Leigh RaineyCast
Themes
floridachild abusecourt casesocial workeradoptionyoung boylawyerdivorcechild abandonmentchild neglectfoster care1990s