Broken Promise
A juvenile court services director strives to fight the odds following his promise to a resourceful 11-year-old to keep her and her four younger brothers and sisters together as a family after their parents abandoned them, despite a bureaucrat's insistence that it is impossible to locate a single foster home for all five.
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Plot Summary
A young girl, raised in foster care, discovers she has a biological mother who is in prison. As she seeks to connect with her mother, she faces prejudice and the challenges of her own unstable past. The film explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the search for identity against a backdrop of social services and the justice system.
Critical Reception
Broken Promise was generally well-received for its emotional storytelling and strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. It resonated with audiences as a touching, albeit somber, exploration of difficult family dynamics and the resilience of the human spirit.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a troubled young protagonist.
- Commended for the emotional depth of the performances.
- Noted for its touching, albeit sometimes melodramatic, family drama.
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Fun Fact
Melissa Gilbert, who plays the lead character, was already a well-established actress at the time, known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder in 'Little House on the Prairie'.
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