Born Too Soon (1993)

The story about the daughter of journalist Fox Butterfield who was born prematurely in the fifth month of his wife's pregnancy. Doctors save her, but she becomes dependent on constant medical attention. The parents debate what to do.

Director:

Noel Nosseck

Writers:

Elizabeth Mehren (book), Susan Baskin (teleplay)

Stars:

Michael Moriarty, Pamela Reed, Terry O'Quinn

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Moriarty	...	Fox Butterfield
Pamela Reed	...	Elizabeth Mehren
Terry O'Quinn	...	Dr. Friedman
Joanna Gleason	...	Annemarie
Elizabeth Ruscio	...	Dr. Jane Gerstner
Tina Lifford	...	Latanya
Christianne Hirt	...	Carol
Christine Avila	...	Mrs. Diaz
Dennis Redfield	...	Tom
Jay Brazeau	...	Dr. Wolf
Kimberley Warnat	...	Sarah Butterfield
Kaj-Erik Eriksen	...	Ethan Butterfield (as Kaj-Erik Ericksen)
Denis Simpson	...	Jeff
Kelli Fox	...	The Nurse
Hiro Kanagawa	...	Resident

Storyline

The story about the daughter of journalist Fox Butterfield who was born prematurely in the fifth month of his wife's pregnancy. Doctors save her, but she becomes dependent on constant medical attention. The parents debate what to do.

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Plot Keywords:

based on book | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Leben am seidenen Faden

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Adam Productions,Republic Pictures (II),Republic Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Loved the focus on the emotions with life in the NICU

This movie was very moving. As a Preemie Mom, I was glad to see something that focused on the emotions and relationships connected to life in the NICU. We spent 143 days in the NICU with our 20 ounce son (who is now 5, happy and healthy!) and the experience totally changed all our lives and our relationships. Having to deal with life outside the NICU while your child is fighting for every breath is painful and this movie showed a little of that struggle to the audience. You really can't understand life in the NICU unless you have experienced it, but this book/movie gives others a glimpse of what the roller-coaster ride in the NICU is like. Too bad there can't be a movie/documentary done periodically to keep the technology and NICU current - with as fast as things change from year to year....