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Movie Description
After being abandoned by her shell-shocked Vietnam vet husband, Tracy Cross (Goldie Hawn) struggles to bring up her 12-year-old son and recreate their happy family life they once had together. Hawn delivers a deeply affecting performance in this touching drama.
Synopsis
It's 1969, and a lonely 12-year-old boy desperately misses his father, who deserted the family. Now, with no other means of support, his mother must wait tables and work as a stripper. The boy desperately wants to free her from this sordid life, and he sees just one way to do it: through drug-trafficking. But he soon learns that he's in over his head, and only his mother's strength and his own determination can save them from the drug dealers.
Film Notes
Additional cast members include Christy Martin (Termina); Damian Vantriglia (Buggs); Derrick Velez (Cruz); John Nesci (Connie); Tim Settimi (Mr. Sivil); Brother Paul Johnson (Brother Timothy); Ronald Cellilo (Eggs Over Easy); Gregory Wolf (Carrot Eater) and Ray Bastenero (Truck Driver).
This is a Hawn/Sylbert Movie Company production.
Color by Technicolor.
Industry Reviews
"...Deeply touching and tough-minded....The film doesn't flinch from the pain and anger [of its subject]..."
James
"...A small, movingly done human story....There are striking moments throughout..."
Los Angeles Times - Michael Wilmington (05/11/1992)
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