A mother who gave away her past fights to reclaim it—before time runs out twice.
Carol (Fisher) has had a rough time - a recent divorce, 2 young boys to raise, and close call with cancer. All of this emotional strain has brought about a strong desire in her to find the child she gave up for adoption 18 years prior. This is the story of her journey.
Acting
Frances Fisher carries every scene like her life depends on it
Direction
Bethany Rooney's TV-movie precision hits every emotional beat
Director
Bethany Rooney
Frances Fisher
Carol Schaefer
Deborah May
Kate
Cameron Bancroft
Jack
Gwynyth Walsh
Barbara
Joy Coghill
Sister Vincent
Graham Beckel
Ted
Gillian Barber
Mrs. Kramer
Lossen Chambers
Alicia
Jennifer Copping
Donna
Jan D'Arcy
Sister Agatha
Myles Ferguson
Brett Schaefer
Michèle Goodger
Rosemary
Kevin McNulty
Edward
Gabrielle Miller
Sister Beatrice
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Carol Schaefer's real 1991 memoir, this was peak '90s 'issue TV movie' culture—when networks turned women's pain into ratings events.
Frances Fisher campaigned hard for this role after losing her own mother; she reportedly rewrote several scenes with the real Carol Schaefer on set.
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