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A mom survives cancer, then faces every parent's worst nightmare. Stock up on tissues.

Lifetime movie with teethunderdog gritdevastating true story

Overview

The true story of a single mom who overcomes many of life's obstacles.

Content warning

cancer university school shooting

trauma and recoverysingle motherhoodinstitutional failurefinding purpose through pain

Standout Aspects

Acting

Debra Winger brings raw, unshowy devastation.

Writing

Refuses easy catharsis; lets grief stay messy.

Direction

Arliss Howard's restraint keeps melodrama at bay.

Best for:Solo·Streaming·Rewatch

Heads up:Emotional·Triggers

Director

Arliss Howard

ReleasedJan 10, 2005

Runtime1h 28m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Top Cast

Debra Winger

Dawn Anna Townsend

Alex Van

Bink

Tatiana Maslany

Lauren 'Lulu' Dawn Townsend - age 12

Krista Rae

Kristin Townsend

Patricia Harras

Mary

Greg Lawson

Dr. Emerson

Gillian Carfra

Crisis Worker

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