The Memory Keeper's Daughter
During a blizzard in 1964, Dr. David Henry delivers his son Paul with the help of nurse Caroline. But when Henry realizes his wife is also carrying a girl with Down syndrome, he hands the second child over to Caroline without his wife's knowledge. Henry's fateful decision yields grave consequences for his family over the next 20 years.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Mick Jackson |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (40 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its emotional core around a single, devastating secret. It relies on the powerful performances of its cast to explore the corrosive effects of guilt and the long shadow cast by a decision made in a moment of fear, meticulously tracing the fractures in a family over decades.
What lingers after the credits roll is a profound sense of melancholy and the quiet devastation of lives built on a foundation of omission. It’s a sobering reflection on the burdens we choose to carry. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mick Jackson
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