Samuel L Jackson is a respected local doctor in smalltown Louisiana happily married and with three children who adore him. All is happiness and joy until his young daughter accidentally sees her father having sex with another woman. Convinced by her old sister that she had misinterpreted what she saw, the impact nonetheless has repercussions on the daughters, the mother and the wider family which will end in tragedy.
Highly regarded film picked by Roger Ebert as one of the greats of the year, it went on to receive acclaim in various areas and to become quite successful, but not a single Oscar nomination!
It is a very convincing and well acted drama by all with a standout turn by young Jurnee Smollett who is the main focus of the story which twists and turns nicely. The big success here is how well the viewer gets to know and ultimately understand and sympathise with the family feelings and actions. Jackson is good as the father / doctor who is never there, because he's 'treating' female patients, as is Debbi Morgan who adds a different flavour to the film as the sister who can see into the future. All in all quite a class act.
Highly regarded film picked by Roger Ebert as one of the greats of the year, it went on to receive acclaim in various areas and to become quite successful, but not a single Oscar nomination!
It is a very convincing and well acted drama by all with a standout turn by young Jurnee Smollett who is the main focus of the story which twists and turns nicely. The big success here is how well the viewer gets to know and ultimately understand and sympathise with the family feelings and actions. Jackson is good as the father / doctor who is never there, because he's 'treating' female patients, as is Debbi Morgan who adds a different flavour to the film as the sister who can see into the future. All in all quite a class act.