The Secret Path (1999)

A drama about a young, neglected white girl in the rural South who, with the help of an unlikely couple, finds the solace and nurturing needed to transform her downtrodden life.

Director:

Bruce Pittman

Writers:

Rose Mary Evans (book), Bill C. Davis (teleplay),

Stars:

Della Reese, Crystal Bernard, Madeline Zima

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Della Reese	...	Honey
Crystal Bernard	...	Marie Foley
Madeline Zima	...	Jo Ann Foley (age 14)
Yvonne Zima	...	Jo Ann (age 7)
Ron White	...	Hank Foley
Yolanda King	...	Ms. Evelyn
Ossie Davis	...	Too Tall
Brenda Bazinet	...	Grandma Foley
William Greenblatt	...	Bobby Foley (child)
Lynda Mason Green	...	JoAnn age 40 (as Lyn Mason Green)
David Roemmele	...	Bobby age 15
Zachary Bennett	...	Young Paul
Johnie Chase	...	Dr. Joe
Aimée Castle	...	Lydia (as Aimee Castle)
Vince Corazza	...	Karl

Storyline

The young daughter of an abusive grandfather finds happiness when she is with an older black couple. Her mother tries to overcome the family's problems, but is constantly beat back by her controlling father.

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Plot Keywords:

based on book

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 April 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chasing Secrets

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Robert Greenwald Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

This could become a classic.

If possible, this could become a classic. It's already a very good movie but in a few years, the popularity of "Chasing Secrets" or "The Secret Path" should increase. I loved it right from the start and it was a bit difficult to prevent the tears rolling down my cheeks. No, I didn't cry but some scenes can make a person feel down. That's maybe what makes it a good movie. If you can actually feel what the characters feel, you'll remember it for a long time, I'm sure of that. I'd like to end by saying you should see this movie - if you ever get the opportunity, please TAKE it - because there's no doubt it will get to you too. 8/10 is the perfect score for "The Secret Path".