Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.
Temple Rayburn
Celia Rayburn
Spencer Maitland
Nell Rayburn
Junius Maitland
Chief Sam Thompkins
Rosetta Tyler
Suellen
Judge Kragen
Dr. Ringgold
Narrator (voice)
