
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)