Society's Child (TV 2002)

Director:

Pierre Gang

Writer:

Dennis Foon

Stars:

Jessica Steen, Kyley Statham, Sarah Gadon

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Steen	...	Terry Best
Kyley Statham	...	Nikki Best
Sarah Gadon	...	Nikki Best (voice)
Hugh Thompson	...	Sean Best
Margot Kidder	...	Joan
Melanie Nicholls-King	...	Monique
Kelsey Koenig	...	Rebecca Best
Andrew Grant	...	Ricky Best
Michael Lyons	...	Thomas Best
Jerret Lemay	...	Jake Best
Desmond Langan	...	Jimmy Best
Kristine Wilson	...	Luanne Best
Kelly Daniels	...	Dr. Vorn
Blake Taylor	...	Dr. Rose
Jay Brazeau	...	Dr. Stone

Storyline

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Le combat d'une mère

Filming Locations:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sienna Films, Buffalo Gal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Avoid

I didn't enjoy this movie AT ALL. It's mostly the approach to the story. I would have preferred seeing a realistic look at this disease, but instead we get tossed into this girl's mind so to speak, and are unfortunately forced to listen to an unnecessary and irritating narration throughout the whole film. And above all, like we're supposed to feel sorry, or some hint of emotion, for this woman who is unwed and has six children and living on welfare?! I don't think so! She put herself in that position by having kids when she was 14!! Just really cliched in certain situations which we expected: like mom having an unreliable on again-off again and somewhat abusive boyfriend, rebellious older children, scrapping for food and money, and Nikki just adapting to everyday functions. I realize the girl had the mind capacity of a two-year old, but that whining every time her mom would fight or get hurt, was SO annoying. I just became more and more annoyed as I watched this, so I turned it off after an hour. Very few made for tv movies are remarkably good, but this one is remarkably bad. Don't waste your time.