Like Dandelion Dust (2009)

A compelling drama that explores the different meanings of being a parent through the gritty, realistic lives of the struggling, blue-collar Porters, and the privileged Campbell family. ... See full summary »

Director:

Jon Gunn

Writers:

Stephen J. Rivele (screenplay), Michael Lachance (screenplay),

Stars:

Mira Sorvino, Barry Pepper, Cole Hauser

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mira Sorvino	...	Wendy Porter
Barry Pepper	...	Rip Porter
Cole Hauser	...	Jack Campbell
Kate Levering	...	Molly Campbell
Maxwell Perry Cotton	...	Joey Campbell
L. Scott Caldwell	...	Allyson Bower
Abby Brammell	...	Beth Norton
Kirk B.R. Woller	...	Bill Norton
Brett Rice	...	Judge Evams
Chad Gundersen	...	Cop 1
Timothy Twisdale	...	Cop 2
Neil Ronco	...	Tom Alonzo
Blake Michael Bryan	...	Jonah Norton
Brooke Bryan	...	Cammie Norton
Gregory Albrecht	...	Court Appointed Attorney

Storyline

A compelling drama that explores the different meanings of being a parent through the gritty, realistic lives of the struggling, blue-collar Porters, and the privileged Campbell family. Their lives intersect, intertwine and collide, all for the love of a little boy. This film bravely exposes the humanity in each character reminding us that we each have the potential to be the best and worst versions of ourselves at any time.

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Plot Keywords:

birth parents | bribe | perjury | adoptive parent | adopted son | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes the greatest love is letting go.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including domestic violence and alcohol abuse

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Som maskrosfrön för vinden

Filming Locations:

Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$77,960 (USA) (24 September 2010)

Gross:

$352,810 (USA) (29 October 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Downes Brothers Entertainment, Lucky Crow Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 100 min (theatrical)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"What I Cannot Change"
by LeAnn Rimes

User Reviews

Realistic tear-jerker

I just watched this movie and had a hard time keeping a dry eye. The sad truth is there are cases similar to this going on in family court everyday..maybe not as extreme as this one (most kids are less than 6 years old) but fights between bio parents, foster parents and adoptive parents go on every day. This is an adoptive parents nightmare. I thought the performances by all were solid and very believable. The kid that played Joey is so cute and a good little actor. I really do not understand how people can bash this movie. They must not be adults, or parents for that matter. The subject matter is very surreal and let me tell you, I would have done the EXACT same thing as the adoptive parents did in this movie.