The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
Arkansas furniture maker Grins Jenkins is a cheerful man and loving father to his five kids, as well as the life of every party in their small town. When his wife Sharon, who used to be the 'bad cop', slowly dies of TBC, so does Grins' sense of fun. The kids refuse to keep mourning forever, but dad practically retires from the world and turns his back, opposing them enjoying life again. Then Christmastide arrives, and son Alvin refuses to let his kid brother's dream be spoiled.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Key crew
- Dwight H. LittleDirector
- Bill CainWriter
Cast
- Scott BakulaGrins Jenkins
- Lachlan MurdochAlvin Jenkins
- Cynthia NixonSharon Jenkins
- Eva Marie SaintDori "Grammy" Jenkins
- Jenny-Lynn HutchesonHannah-Rose Jenkins
- Kimberley WarnatBecca Jenkins
- Kirsten BishopJessica
- Brandon James OlsonJohn Neal Jenkins
- Shane MeierJimmy Lee
- Pamela JohnsonEthel
- Marty AntoniniReggie
- Tim KoettingLudlow Sr.