What Makes a Family
Janine and Sandy are a lesbian couple who decide to have a baby, but after a few years Sandy dies. This tragedy is exploited by Sandy's parents to snatch the girl from Janine's care. But then, and despite having the laws against her, Janine decides to fight in order to regain custody of her daughter.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | Canada, United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Maggie Greenwald |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (22 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This film tackles the painful and timely issues of parental rights, homophobia, and the definition of family, while remaining a deeply human story about loss and resilience. The script avoids excessive melodrama, focusing on the protagonist's legal and emotional battle.
What lingers after the credits roll is a profound reflection on how fragile happiness can be in the face of law and prejudice, and the courage it takes to defend it. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Maggie Greenwald
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