Expecting a Miracle (TV 2009)

L.A. engineer Pete Stanhope wants to stop expensive, frustrating IVF treatment with his wife, Donna, and consider adoption but his wife disagrees. In the hopes of defusing the marital ... See full summary »

Director:

Steve Gomer

Writer:

Donald Davenport (teleplay)

Stars:

Jason Priestley, Teri Polo, Cheech Marin

Cast

Cast overview:
Jason Priestley	...	Pete Stanhope
Teri Polo	...	Donna Stanhope
Cheech Marin	...	Father Arturo
Kevin Hernandez	...	Pepillo Salazar
Rebeka Montoya	...	Magdelena
Frank Gallegos	...	Garcia
Shalim Ortiz	...	Juan Salazar
Ed Lauter	...	Walter Enright
Matthew Scott Montgomery	...	Pete's Male Assistant
Barry Livingston	...	Dr. Douglas Clark
Mia Cardena	...	Little Village Girl (as Mia Cardeña)
Nicole Gabriella Scipione	...	Linda
Ciro Suarez	...	Farmer #1
Wynter Kullman	...	Blair

Storyline

L.A. engineer Pete Stanhope wants to stop expensive, frustrating IVF treatment with his wife, Donna, and consider adoption but his wife disagrees. In the hopes of defusing the marital tension they go on a a romantic holiday to Mexico. Car trouble strands them in tiny Dommatina, a peaceful village where the locals are content. Pete accepts the help of the only car mechanic, Juan Salazar, while aiding the philosophical father Arturo with preparations for the annual fiesta. Juan's kid brother, disabled Pepillo, will then star in the 'flying act'. Getting to know the boy and experiencing simple happiness may reshape the Stanhope's own future.

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Plot Keywords:

underwear | dinner | bed | boxer shorts | father figure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 January 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Miracle of Dommatina

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

RHI Entertainment, Faith & Family Entertainment, LG Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

Miracles Are All Around Us

A couple, on the verge of ending their marriage because they cannot have children, find themselves stranded in a village in Mexico where they come to know some of the locals -- and each other --as they prepare for their festival.

This comedy-drama is handled in a very quiet manner and the focus seems to be more on the man, played by Jason Priestley, rather than his wife, played by Nicole Scipione, which keeps the tone a touch lighter than it might have been handled, keeping a good balance between comedy and sadness. Even Cheech Marin plays the local priest largely straight.

While this is not the best TV movie ever made, it is a pretty good effort and worth your time.