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.

Temple Rayburn

Celia Rayburn

Spencer Maitland

Nell Rayburn

Junius Maitland

Chief Sam Thompkins

Rosetta Tyler

Suellen

Judge Kragen

Narrator (voice)
December 15, 1996



Temple Rayburn

Celia Rayburn

Spencer Maitland

Nell Rayburn

Junius Maitland

Chief Sam Thompkins

Rosetta Tyler

Suellen

Judge Kragen

Narrator (voice)