No Place Like Home
A Pittsburgh apartment superintendent loses his job and home when the apartment building where he lives and works at is suddenly destroyed by fire. Daniel and his family moves in with his brother but that doesn't last for long due to the two families not getting along with each other. The family moves from rundown hotels to homeless shelters as Daniel searches work as a electrician while his wife takes waitress jobs to try to make ends meet.
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Plot Summary
This film is a made-for-television drama that follows the story of a young boy who is taken in by a wealthy family after his own parents are killed in a car accident. He struggles to adjust to his new life, torn between the love and comfort of his adoptive family and the longing for his past.
Critical Reception
As a made-for-television film, 'No Place Like Home' received a limited theatrical release and thus, widespread critical reviews are scarce. It is generally considered a sentimental drama that aimed to tug at heartstrings, with performances often noted as earnest.
What Reviewers Say
- Sentimental and predictable narrative.
- Earnest performances from the cast.
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Fun Fact
As a made-for-television movie, 'No Place Like Home' was part of a wave of dramas produced for broadcast television during the late 1980s, often exploring themes of family, loss, and resilience.
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