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.
as Temple Rayburn
as Celia Rayburn
as Spencer Maitland
as Nell Rayburn
as Junius Maitland
as Chief Sam Thompkins
as Rosetta Tyler
as Suellen
as Judge Kragen
as Dr. Ringgold
as Narrator (voice)
