
Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.

as Shelby Coles

as Meade Howell

as Corinne Coles

as Lute McNeil

as Ellen Coles

as Liz Odis

as Isaac Coles

as Clark Coles

as Gram (Miss Caroline)

as Dr. Havermeyer

as Lincoln Odis

as Hannibal

as Eunice

as Emmaline

as Josephine

as Preacher

as Mr. Hawkins

as Gigi

as Nita

as Barbie McNeil

as Mattie McNeil

as Sabina

as Young Corinne

as Sorority Girl

as Dean Wright

as Ovalite Man

as Dockhaven Hostess

as Young Isaac

as Female Patient

as Young Clark

as Willa

as Florist

as Tina McNeil

as Minister