A Memory in My Heart
Jane Seymour stars in this made-for-TV drama as Rebecca Blake, a bookstore employee who lives contently in San Pedro, California with her construction-worker husband Joe (A Martinez). A chance meeting with a woman named Lynn Wyman (Cathy Lee Crosby), coupled with her recent nightmares and searing headaches (one of which has prompted a spectacular collapse at her local grocery store), lead Lynn to the inescapable conclusion that she is an amnesiac--and that she might be Abbie Stewart, who has another family in Fillmore County. Journeying to Abbie's hometown to learn the truth, our heroine is put off somewhat by the curiously mixed reaction of the man who might be her "other" husband, school principal Chase Stewart (Bruce Davison). The key to mystery may not be the surrealistic dreams experienced by Rebecca/Abbie, but instead that painful-looking gash in her head.
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Plot Summary
A divorced woman, struggling with memory loss due to a brain tumor, attempts to piece together her life and mend her fractured relationships with her family. As her condition worsens, she relies on photographs and the help of loved ones to recall her past before it completely fades.
Critical Reception
A Memory in My Heart was a made-for-television movie that aimed for emotional resonance. It received a mixed to positive reception, largely praised for its sensitive handling of Alzheimer's disease and strong performances, though some critics found the narrative somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its touching portrayal of memory loss and its emotional impact.
- Teri Garr's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.
- Some found the story sentimental and conventional.
Google audience: Audience reception for this made-for-TV film is not widely available through Google reviews, but it was generally seen as a moving drama about family and the challenges of memory loss.
Fun Fact
This film was originally intended to be a feature film but was ultimately released as a CBS television movie.
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