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When Mary's (Marcia Gay Harden) mental illness puts herself and her family in jeopardy, her husband (Joe Pantoliano) and son (Devon Gearhart) helplessly watch as she is torn from the family by the police. Forced to raise a boy on his own and cope with his wife's schizophrenia, father and son learn what it is to truly be a family. Inspired by a true story, this critically acclaimed and award winning film is as full of hope and humor as it is heartbreaking performances.

  • "An unusually sensitive take on schizophrenia." Hollywood Reporter

Information

Runtime
101 minutes

Release Date
2006

Genre
Drama

Awards
Winner of Alice in the City Prize, Rome Film Festival

Official Selection, Ebertfest

Winner of Jury Award, People's Choice Award

Distinguished Award of Merit, Fort Lauderale International Film Festival

Cast & Crew

Cast
Joe Pantoliano

Marcia Gay Harden

Devon Gearhart

Marcus Johns

Sophi Bairley

Produced by
Sharon Lane, Joe Pantoliano

Directed by
Joseph Greco

Written by
Joseph Greco

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