Debra Winger, Alex Van, Sam Howard

This Lifetime TV movie is a touching tale that is based around a single mom fighting to get a modicum of normalcy back into her life. Dawn Anna (Debra Winger) is the mom in question, who is delighte...( read more  read more... )d to start a new relationship and job after some rocky times spent getting over past misfortunes. But when she is diagnosed with a debilitating illness, Dawn has to undergo brain surgery to save her life. The rehabilitation process proves to be taxing, with the beleaguered mother having to learn basic motor functions all over again. But as Dawn gradually returns to life, further troubles lay in store for her, leading to a gripping conclusion to this evocative drama.

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Directed by: Arliss Howard

Release Date: January 10, 2005

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DVD Release Date: July 12, 2005

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  • February 9, 2009
    I love this movie and have it in my heart. It's a very tragic drama film about a family that is torn apart by the lack of a father and the difficulties they have to overcome in the process. It is also based on true events- the life of Dawn Anna- a mother of four and a high school...( read more) teacher whose life changed after her 18-year-old daughter, Lauren Townsend, became one of the 12 random murder victims of the Columbine massacre in 1999.

    It's a tremendous blow of honesty and pain, filled with the tragedy that only a few films successfully capture and deliver. Wonderful and stunning, a true heart-breaker.
  • August 20, 2009
    Debra Winger's awesome as a real-life title role who overcomes many of life's obstacles. I enjoyed viewing this drama film and the great unity of a family with their mother and each other. There was very joyous scenes and also very bitter and heart breaking ones. I was surprised ...( read more)the family used only one ASL sign language saying - "I love you'. So sweet!
  • July 18, 2009
    One of the best & sweetest movies I've seen in quite a while
  • July 14, 2009
    The most heartfelt movie ever made...its always going to be a "wonderful film".
  • January 22, 2009
    This movie is sooo sad. It's a true story too which is worse.
  • December 29, 2008
    It's a really great movie.
  • November 29, 2008
    Cak sam na kraju pustila suzu koliko me je dirnija u srce... tuzan film
  • September 21, 2008
    espero que este buena la pelicula
  • July 17, 2008
    i hate lifetime movies

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