Like Dandelion Dust (2009) | Full Movie | Mira Sorvino | Barry Pepper | Cole Hauser

[@ingridcolello4632]

In 1971 my fiance' was in Vietnam. Suddenly MIA. I gave our little son up for adoption in May. Even though he returned home after six months I could never have torn this little guy away from his family! Nor tear the parent's hearts in two! This is about the child regardless of the circumstances! 😢 God blessed me so much with a little baby boy 9 years later! And again with two beautiful grandchildren! ❣️🙏🇺🇲

[@jaycurry4202]

100%❤

[@WriterArtistAdvocate]

@DLucas I come from a history of neglect, miscarriages, fostering, adopting, and so much more that I never allow myself to just feel life, it's too painful. I watched a quarter of this movie before tears began to flood my vision and I'd wished I had taken the time to read what this movie was about. I'm certain from the replies I read the writer achieved the goal; A child's life should always come first. You are a strong woman to have done what you did, I applaud you for it.

[@cynthiahoff1512]

Bless your heart. It's always about what's best for the child.

[@lisawentworth6831]

Bless you for having a true mother's heart...

[@estheraguirre3807]

You made the right choice, unselfish, indeed!

[@poppylove3673]

I loved this movie! I am adopted, and although I've never met my birth mom, I love and appreciate what she did for me. My family adopted me when I was just a couple of weeks old. When we had our first child, I decided to do a search for my birth mom, with my parents help. I wasn't able to find her though. Adoption is a wonderful gift to give and receive. Children are such a blessing, and because of abortions, it has been much harder to adopt a baby. My hope and prayer is for more young women to choose adoption instead of abortion.❤

[@gordonstroup882]

Absolutely! Adoption is the best for the birth mother and the adopting parents. A life is saved by the birth mother. These young women need to come to terms with becoming pregnant and realize that they have the very beginning of a human life. Abortion needs to be stopped. That isn't a birth control that is killing a human being. Birth control is not getting pregnant. Birth control is from being abstaining and not giving in. Marriage first, then love one another, and then they just might be blessed by God and have a child.😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JosannaMonik]

Adoption for sure is the best. Then again, it is debatable that a one or two month embryo is a baby. Many women are raped, and in our culture, many young women are pressured into sex, even on a first date. Date rape is considered her fault as she invited him in, etc. I don't believe it's fair for a young woman to have to carry her rapists' sperm to term. So I agree with you to a point, but totally abolishing abortions is not the solution for me.

[@gailbird100]

As a mother who gave her daughter up for adoption, the most heartbreaking part is handing over your baby knowing you will never see the child again,, seeing the little face and hearing the little noises baby makes and feeling the movement, knowing dream never come true. my heart still remembers the ache that will never go away, to this day, I have never felt anything so hurtful that can it can be compared to. your mom loved you enough to not think of herself. I am sure she loved you.

[@sawanna508]

@@gordonstroup882 The birthmother would still have to go through nine months of pragnancy that may mess up her live. Some may not even be women yet but still young teenagers or girls since there are some who go into puperty with ten or younger. No young teenager should be forced into motherhood . Some women aport because their live would be endangered or because the embryo won't survive anyway. And better not being born at all then being born in a shitty invironment. Unwanted children are often neglected or otherwise abused. -I agree aportion (at least after the first month) is not birth control but still nothing that should be shunned or outlawed and of course choosing adoption over it is always good.

[@Vero2yu]

Why is your hope not that more people use birth control instead and have actual intelligence bcz that means they would ot even have to make decisions like that and can truly feel free in their heart, mind, soul and protected from sxual transmitted diseases too. If people have sense to use a condom in addition to the things that a female can use. So if they have sense protection is present!

[@Cheri94]

One of the last lines, I felt in my soul, please tell him he had two mothers, one that loved him so much she couldn’t let go, and one that loved him so much she had too😭😭😭😭😭I gave up a baby 40 years ago, hardest day in my life, but I knew I could not give this beautiful baby girl all that life could offer……………I made the right choice.

[@skyetatanka8864]

God bless you; that was a difficult & painful decision. That takes strength to make it & live through it all these years.

[@deborahbaker5690]

I gave a girl up 50 years this coming February. The lines above that Cheri picked out is SO true...UNFORGETABLE...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SusieQ1971]

From someone who was given up by my bio mother and passed around in foster care until I was placed with my adoptive parents at almost 5 years of age, you women did the right thing. I was blessed to be raised by both a mother and father who gave me a better life than my single mentally ill jobless poor mother could ever have given me. I got to talk to 2 of my 3 half siblings who were raised by her for part of their childhoods and they both had horribly neglectful upbringings and were abused and never got the love and discipline and care they needed. My brother wound up in and out of jail and unable to hold jobs or be a parent to his kids due to severe alcoholism and drug abuse. My half sister was mostly raised by her father and abusive step mother until eventually she married very young to escape an unhappy childhood. The brother I grew up with who my parents also adopted died 6 years ago at 43. I haven't always had a happy life but at least my needs were always met because both my parents worked and we were never destitute.

[@RobertButts-mv3hl]

Very sad..

[@miraklemoments973]

that reasonated with me as well.

[@alexandabbyskon1923]

I am Korean adoptee at age 6 . Now I'm in my thirty. I have children of my own. I'm very grateful for my loving family. My mom just passed away ❤but her love was amazing she was my inspiration, role model and my very best friend.... I sometimes think about my real mom and dad... But I'm glad i was adopted

[@jamescorp1261]

Your right

[@Graci719]

Adopted by non-Korean parents?

[@alexandabbyskon1923]

@@Graci719 they are white and raised me to love, respect and take my own responsibility for my actions. They taught me to love God and family. They never once yelled, hit, or curse at us or each other...

[@dianavalle3877]

I wish I'd been adopted by my foster family who treated me great. My biological mother was very abusive!

[@alexandabbyskon1923]

@@Graci719 yes my parents are from America Tampa Florida

[@twalatka]

I'm adopted. As an adult I have found my biological family. I would have been devastated if I would have been taken away from my Mommy and Daddy. Blood does NOT make a Mommy or a Daddy. Love does!!

[@PurpleSilverLining]

That is so true ❤

[@deegonzalez7593]

It sounds like you were raised by a nice family. I’m happy for you.

[@olgam2006]

❤

[@rainluna9765]

I totally understand

[@Jessica-wo6px]

Amen!

[@ggh167]

I was adopted but, opposite for me…my adoptive mother was such an abuser!!! My biological mother I found was gentle, kind and loving She was poor and couldn’t afford to keep me. Honestly I would have loved to be with her even though she was poor. She was so loving, and the way she looked at me made me feel like the sun shone just for me..

[@smileycat5788]

I was adopted and I had a great loving upbringing...my dad has died now but I miss him every day.. we had a band that we both loved and when I listen to them I think of him. I've met my birth mum but she was a bit cold and harsh...different people different strokes

[@lisastark8907]

My daughter gave birth to my 1st grandson 4mo before her 16th birthday. I encouraged her to consider adoption. I wanted what was best for her child and mine. She was a baby herself and MY baby. She went through the process and even chose a family she thought might be acceptable. 3 months before he was born, I said to her.." You aren't going to be able to go through with this, are you? Her response was.. " I just can't Mom, my heart won't let me." Whatbif they aren't kind to him and don't love him like I already do?" What can anyone say to that except. "I understand, and we will get through it." It was really rough due to our dynamic, but he is an amazing 18-year-old blessing to this world, and I'm so glad she stood her ground

[@TheWovenSoul]

My biological mother is a piece of sht, and I am her greatest shame. My adoptive mother was an abusive piece of sht, and I was her greatest disappointment. My adoptive father died when i was 7. My biological father died never knowing of my existence, though through DNA ancestry, his children searched me out and have welcomed me with open arms. It was A very healing experience.

[@smileycat5788]

@@TheWovenSoul oh that's so wonderful!

[@ggh167]

@@TheWovenSoul my biological family never accepted me.. for awhile only because I helped financially but, once I stopped they wanted nothing to do with me.. I can recall all the beatings I suffered I still have bad scars on my body.. I’m happy your siblings have accepted and love you!!

[@leanneblack93]

The biological mother had such grace, in so many ways. It moved me deeply. Good movie. Tear jerker of note ❤

[@aliciadouglas2669]

Before Sound of Freedom you could find Mira Sorvino in this lovely movie. This wonderful movie star never compromises her beliefs for a movie role. You'll find her in the best. Now she's in the unstoppable "Sound of Freedom".

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

I loved her in At First Sight w/Val Kilmer

[@kellymetcalf3690]

Shes also in a good Christmas movie on hallmark called A Christmas To Remember...

[@granny58]

She's in it for 5 minutes

[@song4night]

I didn't know that. She was amazing in 'Do you Believe?'

[@mariamail0303]

Wow really. So she Is in freedom... I still can get myself to watch that one..

[@leasagowers2293]

I felt every word of what the birth mom told the adoptive mom to tell that little boy some day. I gave up my son because I loved him so much and knew he needed parents to give him the stability that I couldn’t. It’s the hardest thing a mother can ever do. One loved him so much she couldn’t let him go and the other loved him so much she had to let him go. I know. 😢

[@anitag2619]

Oh my! The range of emotions flew off the charts while the movie played on. I was a foster child growing up with out a sense of belonging at all. I had no concept that I would continue to pass on a generational curse through my children and theirs? I will forever long for a sense of connection on this earth plane.. In the quiet of the night and at age of 60, the desire to belong continues to haunt my soul.. I've been everywhere that I have wanted. And I have experienced all that I have desired.. Have lived more than 9 lives. Had it all and lost everything a few times! Healing is a life long endeavor, the journey that all of us are on. May we choose to experience and share grace and mercy for ourselves and for one another continuously.. Thank you I love you Be well!

[@adriaugy1847]

A great script. I felt for both families. As a mother myself, the kind of love I feel for my children is totally selfless and I understand both women, and admire fathers that do everything for their families. Excellent acting too

[@rosebudadkins6803]

My only born died in 2002. My son was a gift. However he had to leave us. It’s gut wrenching to parents. No matter the circumstances. R.I.P. Mike! You are missed and very loved. ❤️🙏🌹

[@elisemiller13]

Deep condolence for your loss

[@CeciliaContreras-o9q]

🙏❤❤

[@joyduncan9434]

I am deeply sorry for your loss.

[@trulovegirl]

❤‍🩹🙏

[@JohnGromoske]

💗

[@haigjamgochian2061]

I wouldn't be able to fall asleep if the movie ended in any other way... What a courageous woman Wendy was, giving her son away second time, because she loved him so much

[@rmpae54]

My heart hurt so much I had to pause and take breaks to be able to continue to the end. I wish a sequel to this movie is made. The faith of a woman in her husband, the love of two men, this is a wonderful lifestory and should be continued. Excellent writing and performance.

[@roundtwo3321]

Yes, a sequel would be in order. I'm interested in seeing how the dom vio couple pan out. This is the first time that I've wanted to believe that the man could improve himself while still in his marriage. Normally, I want the woman to leave him instantly. It may have been the scene where it showed how easy it was to make that man crumble by demeaning him with the offer of a million dollars for his blood.

[@sawanna508]

@@roundtwo3321 That was a terrible move of Jack for sure but still dosn't excuse Rip. He could ahve killed his wive this time. It's completely unrealistic she was not hurt worse.

[@deenababie]

Had to take breaks too. I hated the shower scene. His little face. :(

[@charmainekomvos1950]

2 o'clock in the morning and I'm tearing up What a beautiful sad movie Mira Sorvino as usual brilliant acting What potent words "one who couldn't let him go and one who had to" The sacrifice of a mother It's difficult but She had her sons best interest at heart

[@gygye]

@charmainekomvos1950, just the same for me, It's exactly 2 o'clock in the morning and I'm also tearing up...

[@Luz-zi9se]

I am a single mother of 2 , and I will never never leave them regardless

[@ramonagaibor1898]

@@Luz-zi9se it all depends on the circumstances, just be glad you didn’t have to.

[@sheristewart3940]

It is 10:30 p.m. here and tears are obscuring my sight to type this. Now, I will have to watch a comedy to take my mind off this excellent picture.

[@MD-hg9dq]

Just looking at the bigger picture given what she went through to help others find the way. Forgiveness is the ultimate freedom especially when every heart knows its own sorrow. With caps as emphasis, a prayer of surrender to GOD using JESUS CHRIST AS THE MEDIATOR to urge the broken, wounded, empty, desperate and guilty to be mended, healed, filled rescued, and pardoned by HIM. On a balcony of space STEPPED A PURE AND HOLY GOD. IN AWESOME SOLITUDE YOU STOOD ALONE. Not one faint star to give YOU light; just endless darkness, it was blackest night. But somehow in the darkness YOU COULD SEE. YOU SAW mountains high and lofty, YOU SAW valleys lush and green. YOU SAW babbling brooks, and wildflowers grow, YOU EVEN HEARD a robin sing. Then through YOUR COMPASSION STANDING OUT THERE IN YOUR TOMORROW, YOU SAW forum's visitors, their families and friends. 🥰 YOU SAW them as sinners (missing the mark when aiming to solve a problem then creating another resulting in their weaknesses prevailing causing guilt of wrong doing) because there is no intrinsic righteousness in any of us due to Adam’s sin. YOU SAW them as they grew from a baby into adulthood due to YOUR HANDS OF MERCY. 🥰 YOU SAW them pursuing a career path for the purpose of obtaining the gains of the world not realizing that it is a loss compared to what YOU DID on the cross. YOU SAW them working long and laboring hard to receive justification by grace even though YOU stated, "This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent."(John 6:29 KJV) YOU SAW the unwillingness to accept YOUR PLAN OF SALVATION THROUGH YOUR SON JESUS CHRIST. YOU SAW them living with the guilt of committing crimes to the heart. YOU SAW them enduring personal crisis. YOU SAW the weight of the burden on their hearts with each tribulation. YOU SAW them seeking comfort from the above mentioned topography, ONE OF THE MANY MARVELS YOUR PERFECT HANDS HAVE MADE. 👏👏👏 YOU SAW their worries about tomorrow. If their hearts were a window that they could look through, oh the pains and scars they would see. What a cruel fate the skin gives as a mask to the inward pain. But the skin couldn’t cover THE SUFFERING YOUR ONE AND ONLY SON BORED on the cross as PAYMENT for all our sins because HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE HAD THE MERIT TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR HOLINESS. Indeed, ONLY HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SUFFICIENT TO SAVE us from this present evil world as evidenced by Mary's song of praise. "And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." (Luke 1:46-47 KJV) Awesome thanks to YOUR GREAT PARDON for being easy on the heart. 🥰 They have seen a lot of crazy things done in YOUR NAME. For example, the father of lies futile attempts to make crooked the right ways of the LORD to turn people away from faith in the WORKS OF JESUS CHRIST ALONE. How can anyone bear the thought of his or her life story detracting from the GLORY AND HONOR KNOWN TO BELONG TO CHRIST ALONE? As a consequence, YOU ARE A MYSTERY OF GREAT MYSTERY to them. Despite this conviction, YOU ARE MINDFUL of them as evidenced by the fact that YOUR JUDGEMENT is not speedy, allowing them to pursue the desires of the flesh. They are aware of hypocrisy in religious assemblies that like to be seen and heard. In addition, secular education teaches that there is no right and wrong, if GOD exists there is no way of relating to HIM, and moral standards shift according to the whims of fashion. Therefore, their minds are conditioned to question everything this world has to offer including “THY POWER THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSE DISPLAYED.” They have accepted the heavy burden of dealing with the troubles of this life and seek to know another way, YOU THE GREAT COMFORTER TO ALL who did receive YOU as their personal SAVIOR. Still, YOU have shown them NEW MERCY every day with each thought they make and each breath they take. Unfortunately, like the prodigal son, we are all guilty of wandering far from YOU LORD because the negative experiences of our lives tend to build roadblocks to the TRUTH. As time marches on, JESUS CHRIST HELP them to identify the way, truth, and eternal life (that is YOU). Since to know and follow your SPIRIT is more exciting than any 007 movies, and YOU DELIGHT MAKING the ordinary into extraordinary. As time marches on, JESUS CHRIST MAKE them understand that there is no way around YOUR TRUTH, and that there is something about YOUR NAME. As time marches on, JESUS CHRIST HELP them defeat in their minds what is false in YOUR EYES. LORD GUIDE their thoughts to know that the path of sin is hard on their hearts for the purpose of crying out to YOU to know the joy, peace of having the heavy burden LIFTED by THE GOD OF PEACE I AM, and ANCHOR their souls in THE HAVEN OF REST. In other words, LORD use the storms in their lives to get a hold of them to trust YOU and believe. In truth, YOU ARE THE JOY that seekest them through pain. LORD HELP their fainting hearts to believe that YOU, who was slain on the cross over 2000 years ago has the POWER TO CHANGE lives today through the INSTANTANEOUS GREAT FAVOR from GOD to the house of Israel made known in believers by YOU to make YOUR NAME EVERLASTING. 🥰 For as the statue liberates the citizens so the cross liberates the soul. ONLY YOU can calm the trouble waters of the mind when one admits to wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, JESUS IS LORD, and believes in the heart that GOD RAISED HIM from the dead TO LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt away from the heart in accordance to YOUR WORD found in Psalm 51:1-10 KJV. 👏👏👏👏👏👏 O, the wonder of it all to experience within the flesh the feeling of a tree being cut back/pruned in order for it to grow stronger and more beautiful after meditating on the words of said Psalm. 🥰🙌 LORD MAKE them know that ONLY YOUR HOLY SPIRIT, through the experience of a new birth within believers, can prevent the family circle from being broken because THE HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE YOU HAVE GRANTED means a chapter of their lives is decided. Creation sings the rebirth song for them yearly, through YOUR PROMISE of springtime, giving rise to the idea that by the mention of YOUR NAME flowers grow, and the desert blooms again. 🥰 LORD GUIDE their understanding of words to use to come into YOUR PRESENCE with an honest reverence of WHO YOU ARE to experience the beauty that time can't erase YOUR WISDOM resting on their faces. LORD STRENGTHEN their determination to never waiver in efforts to search for YOU because the wages of sin is too high for anyone to pay. Additionally, THE KING OF KINGS is needed in their hearts to learn how to expand their capacity to love for YOU are LOVE in any language. 🥰 Once they learn to speak it with boldness through YOUR WONDERFUL COUNSELING all the world will hear, and know that LOVE is the language of their hearts. So LORD, KEEP KNOCKING on their doors until they let YOU in to know hardships and struggles will end with a GREAT CELEBRATION WITH YOU. 🥰🙌 If one believes faith cannot be forced, YOU WILL GIVE that individual over to the stubborn heart to follow own counsel which will surely fail him or her to the extent that the punishment will last forever found in Psalms 81 NIV. Given this, I pray that YOU WILL MAKE that person see that this feeling is wasted for a world in which we become strangers as we age, gives us thrills instead of peace, aims to solve a problem but creates another, and unrest surges with each passing generation. Shed some light into their broken hearts for YOU ARE THE GREAT JEHOVAH, THE GOD THAT HEALETH thee. Lastly, LORD when they call on YOU in earnest prayer to come into their hearts to be born again (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life), I pray that YOU WILL GIVE them the blessed assurance of their salvation because nothing breaks YOUR HEART, or tears YOU apart like when they cry from the trials of the devil who comes to slander, falsely accuse, steal, kill & destroy. Only by drawing nearer to YOU LORD will put them on a path to a glorious one way trip winding upward to YOU where pain is not welcome because the heart will never break anymore. For ONLY YOU UNDERSTANDS our tears since YOU LOOK at the heart, while humans look at the flesh. O LOVE that will not let them go. When they don't have the strength to try, and have cried all they can cry hear their hearts that need YOU more today than yesterday. Many thanks LORD for speaking TRUTH in our lives TO BLESS those who are not offended by THEE. LET YOUR WILL BE DONE because YOUR LOVE ALONE CONQUERS everything by WAITING for them to cease struggling, and finally surrender to YOUR EMBRACE to learn about YOUR LOVE AND PROMISE TO TAKE CARE of your children exquisitely. 🥰 Since... "at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore"... (Psalms 16:11 KJV), and the nail print for them to know YOU by answering the following question. How did CHRIST LOVE people into a relationship with HIM? 🥰

[@ac-kj9lb]

This is a truly great movie beyond description, expression, and feeling. No one should ever go through this. A must see movie for everyone to understand the importance of friendship, love, marriage, and relationship.

[@horsluva0758]

Most importantly, substance abuse/alcoholism and domestic violence.

[@elizabethjarvie6077]

And parenthood ♥️ 💔 ♥️

[@marycooper8385]

A little predictable

[@marycooper8385]

People with $ always win remember that

[@horsluva0758]

@@marycooper8385 Always win? You can be a billionaire and be dying of a terminal illness and all that $$ ain't gonna save your a**

[@davestang5454]

I was in this movie as one of the choir singers. Also got to hang out with Cole Hauser and Barry Pepper. Filmed in the Jacksonville, Florida area. Scenes doubling for "Haiti" actually filmed near Jacksonville University.

[@ainvencivel]

That’s amazing!!! How’s Barry Pepper like?

[@rose.gianno4508]

Lucky you. Something you will always remember.

[@phyllysanantonio]

I love Barry pepper. Can you tell him please😚

[@veronicamata3753]

Cool. What an amazing experience.

[@MESSAYZEUDU]

The last time I watched such a heart warming and sensational family movie was 40years ago when I watched “ Kramer vs Kramer”. Makes me teary eyes indeed. My ex wife and me separated when our daughter was 3 and missed her childhood. Movie like this will blow your mind and soul that gives you a good lesson in life. Kids need to grow in an environment where they get love, attention and free from abuse and mistreatment. Thanks again.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

And free from alcohol , which is why I am so adamant about substance abuse of every kind. I mean , the best ending would be that Wendy has another child and her husband becomes sober. But Americans can't give up drinking and drugs once it is a habit. Everyone drinks socially and eats slaughtered innocent animals. We wonder why violent crimes are so popular, down to domestic abuse. 😢

[@molliemae6855]

@@tulayamalavenapi4028🙄

[@joyceobeys6818]

@@tulayamalavenapi4028alcoholism n drug abuse isn’t a disease. It’s sin that needs to be repented of because they Trust the Holy Witd and become new people. Sacrifice and death is because people transgress the laws of YHWH. They choose unrighteousness icervrighteousness and not every one drinks socially. My husband nor I drink socially and many people we know don’t bother drinking either.

[@joyceobeys6818]

I cannot fix the spelling because it put the words on top of one another. But I’m sure it can be read and understood.anyways, sorry. 🙏🤍🕊🙏🕊🤍🙏

[@JackieFerrer08]

Kramer vs Kramer was a fantastic movie.

[@irenabazdar2707]

The biggest sacrifice of love was shown by the biological mother. What a beautiful, tender, kind soul she is. Victim of her own circumstances became a true life hero for her son. Rare kind.

[@sohelghori]

Every moment with this movie, I missed my son, Hamza a lot. May almighty keep him healthy and shining.

[@vicinter954]

Beautiful movie. I have three adopted Taiwanese children. Six months after we adopted our first born there was a huge scandal when it was revealed that a lawyer responsible for many Taiwanese adoptions had actually been stealing the children off the streets then claiming they were abandoned. She arranged their adoptions to many families in Australia and the US. I remember going into my sons bedroom absolutely gripped with the fear that the authorities would come and take him away. Fortunately we weren’t part of this human trafficking situation. This movie brought back many memories of those few weeks we waited to hear if our son was going to stay with us or be sent back to Taiwan. They never did find the parents to those children who had been stolen. To this day they still search for their biological parents.😢

[@karolinaszczudlo9871]

That's horrible story, but something doesn't seat right,,,how could they find out that children were trafficked, but nothing from parents???? Doesn't make much sense, wouldn't be parents first to report missing children and co-operate with police, waiting for their return? Do you know what I mean? It just doesn't make sense

[@vicinter954]

@@karolinaszczudlo9871 some of the kids were sold. I guess the parents didn’t want to get into trouble. The case has been well documented. The solicitor went to jail for life I believe but was later released. One of those children is a friend of mine. The Taiwan newspapers got hold of the story and they tried to reunite the kids with their parents but weren’t successful. My friend was flown to Taiwan on several occasions by the police and media but nothing came of it. She even met the woman who had stolen her, had their photos taken etc. you have to understand that in Asian life is cheap and values are very different from the West. The biological mothers of my children walked straight past us when we went to court to finalise the adoptions and didn’t even give their kids a side glance. They were just glad to get them off their hands and get on with their lives.

[@susancassels5887]

Many, many children are sold by their parents. Mutha Trucka reported over a dozen young children locked in a cage in a pick-up truck. According to the videos I saw, only one of the children had been found on a missing list. As far as I know, the story never made it to any TV news.

[@balamxe2024]

How sad! I just hope for those kids to have great adopting parents

[@joannbyrd6324]

There's plenty of children in this world that needs parents,love,mercy, compassion.

[@claire2470]

I wish to have 1 or 2 or 3...🤗

[@Jessica-wo6px]

👍😘😍

[@ginamitembe8935]

😢 SUCH a heart breaking 💔 but unconditional love regardless of over whelming sadness,yet she did what's best for her child 😭

[@joylisawall9717]

Great movie. Don’t think I can watch it again…just cannot imagine. So glad love won

[@gailkshaw]

Only a monster would want a child to live in that dangerous environment. Subjecting him to abuse by the sperm-donor is, in itself, child abuse.

[@shakeitoffagain]

What a tear jerker for all of us who whose mother chose adoption 😢for her child,,

[@paxjimenez6681]

Overwhelming sadness omg my heart will cry non stop 😢

[@AnneSandrelli]

@@shakeitoffagain qq

[@GloriaSchneider-rw4ef]

This was a precious movie. That little boys heart is protected by so many people. They all love him and everything that was done was because of their love for him. Thank you.

[@jgriffon5084]

This is a great way to sum this movie . Thank You for your words . @GloriaSchneider-rw4ef What a Beautiful Movie of the heart .

[@sawanna508]

I'm sure he is some what traumstized after all this. Taken away from the parents he knows, the insident in the shower, taken away out of the blue to Haiti which is not a got place to be for a child at all, the stress when the parents tried to escpae from there, beeing confused who his true parents are, feeling the devastation of all four parents.

[@ernstrichardmesserle9813]

Now I am 58, and there is still a little boy in me, remembering me that in my core I am still a beloved creature among birds, dogs and cats, some dear old friends. Loosing childhood is like loosing a human fullfillment. Loving a child is remebering how strong and beautyfull love can be. I call this " The Univeral Hope"

[@cristineconnell7803]

Real love, unconditional love of a parent puts what's best for the child first! Ripping him from the only home & parents he has known can not be in his best interest!

[@yolandagrabowski6043]

He did ask to see them again. He must have forgiven the drunk guy who cared bout his hygiene.

[@JosannaMonik]

I agree; parents lose their children for a reason and judges are often way too quick in giving them back.

[@Jessica-wo6px]

I agree that taking him away from a stable family to place him with people he hardly knows and who has issues is not in his best interest. Even if the birth parents did love Joey and wanted a second chance, they could have done it in the different way than taking him from the only people he knows as his parents and his father especially needs to work on himself more before he can have any custody of a defenseless child. CPS and the family courts needs to get their butts together and realize what is best for a child doesn't always mean being with the biological parents.

[@GD-xc4wg]

Agree

[@dianaesparza1878]

Heart wrenching movie ❤ so many children in the system need loving caring parents 🙏🏼

[@linebing6208]

This movie is a tear jerker. Remind me how life can be difficult and how things can mostly be out of place. My heart goes to both families portrayed here and may compromise be thought in situations like this for a better outcome.

[@Sheba386]

Great movie. Just watching this after getting out of a narcissistic abusive situation with a drunk who you can't reason with. The acting was brilliant too.

[@lblough9881]

Glad you were able to make a change. Alcohol ruins so many things. Wish you only the best going forward.

[@solomongabrielakaya2669]

Strolling down and reading all your beautiful comments and honestly just can't hold back my tears, such a wonderful movie it reveals the deep and honest feeling of parents towards their children, how special they are within families..."They are special gifts from above...Love the movie and mega thanks to all who contributed in making of this beautiful movie.

[@Rory-bt5cd]

Bitter Sweet "One who loves him so much she couldn't let him go and One who loves him so much she had to"😔😭

[@barbaratomlinson6295]

This was a tough movie to watch. I am glad the right decision was made for this little boy. Children cannot be ripped away from their home just because somebody wants to have them back. Our system is tragically flawed resulting in severe damage to the innocent. I am grateful this movie showed what love really means. Letting go when the child is put first.

[@Jessica-wo6px]

Yep and they also give kids back to their abusive parents after they had been removed from the home when evidence emerged and even takes kids from parents who did nothing wrong and were falsely accused. The foster care system is problematic in itself as many of these foster parents care more about money than about caring for the kid and the kids might face another abusive situation😭 Whatever happened to protecting our children???😭😭😢

[@GD-xc4wg]

I agree Not only its a constant fear for the "adoptive" parents but it really is not healthy for the child. Adoptees already suffer from abandonment so they need a stable home and type of life in their childhood

[@GD-xc4wg]

​@@Jessica-wo6pxthats true. I heard of this. It is terrible. Some people are really unfit to be parents.

[@Claudia-ek9ev]

What a touching movie. I was holding my breath at the end. I was so relieved that i cried. I feel for both families. Im gkad at the outcome but hoped the birth mom would remain in his life somehow. Thank you for this lovely movie

[@lynettenasseri753]

Love seeing Cole Hauser, who plays Rip in the Yellowstone show, in this movie as Jack the adoptive father. Very good actor and entertaining and moving movie.

[@ShannonCrane]

A great movie that shows love overcomes - two moms - love allowed the biological mom to make the right decision in the end. My deepest sentiment is “every child a wanted child.” Let’s honor the true essence of the person, not force a person to compromise who he/ she really is just to fit in. Let love & truth guide us! ❤️

[@karolinaszczudlo9871]

​@@marydurica8761yes, definitely, this way shows that privileged ppl having more rights then birth parents if system once get involved, it's never clear cut, but children should have rights to the parents, if they're not dangerous to them ..yes, it's hard though, very hard for everyone for sure

[@sawanna508]

@@karolinaszczudlo9871 But in this case the bilogical father WAS dangerous. In my opinion he is to much excused by Wendy after everything he did to her as well. She could have died when he hit her that last time. That dosn't mean Jack's behavior wasn't disgusting as well or makes the kidnapping right. I think they should have made a compromiss that allowes Wendy to meet him though.

[@karenstrong8887]

As Mother of 3 who was told I was putting my life on the line if I had any. My 3 should have been 5 but it wasn’t meant to be. All I wanted was a house full of children so our 4th was adopted and she completed our family. We helped raise another 46, 9 of those my children brought home from school because a parent told them not to come home again. We loved them and finished their educations. There is no difference between how you feel if you give birth or foster or adopt. I learned when I was small I could love any baby or child. I still question if I did things right or was I the right Mother. Then I look at the beautiful young woman she is and she owns a big chunk of all of our hearts. So if you cannot have your own baby and you decide to adopt. Don’t question yourself if it feels different, it is the same and none of the 3 I gave birth to look like me or their Dad. One looks a bit like his Great Grandfather’s Brother. Genetics mean nothing. ❤

[@rogerzimet]

One of the best movies I've ever seen about the kind of right relationship parents should have with their children. Very outstanding acting by all actors.

[@lisastark8907]

What a beautiful testimonial of love, grace and sacrafice. A true example of the love of God!! Absolutely LOVED this movie.

[@lilwinged5291]

Truly loving your child can also mean letting them go so they can have a better life....

[@karolinaszczudlo9871]

But is better life equal being loaded?

[@davidmbucklewministr]

This should have one some academy awards. It is beyond words how great a movie it is! You will truly be touched.

[@claire2470]

. . .watching now. . .

[@jennyjones6605]

Glad the Mom did the right thing. Good Movie. Sad but True. I have found in my Life. People that drink and are abusive. Never really change!!!

[@Jessica-wo6px]

Yep she did and I'm proud of her for that. It's not easy to go against your toxic husband and convince him to let Joey go but she did that and I'm equally glad that Rip saw that and agreed to give up his right so Joey wouldn't have to suffer with losing the Mommy and Daddy he knew and having to deal with his and Wendy's issues. He finally put his son over himself and recognize that they need help.

[@debracarrabba1656]

This was a good movie, painful for both sets of parents. Can't forget the child, for his physical & emotional pain. Thank you for sharing.

[@sararichman6612]

Its crazy how terribly they handled it. Touched on so many important subjects leaving conversations that need to be had but didnt really expand or go deep. Great acting. Totally Worth watching

[@gailkshaw]

Rip was an abuser because he is a narcissist NOT because he was an alcoholic. [when he said he had the perfect wife and perfect child….dead giveaway ] Not a surprise that his empath wife wanted him back because she has severe problems of her own but for the court to not vet him was completely unacceptable. Only takes one narcissistic rage episode for a healthy person to end the relationship. It should have never been a consideration to put a child in that toxic environment.

[@Rome274]

Yes good comment .

[@naudiawilson4865]

This movie is made from a novel...it's not real events, is it 🤦

[@HypsyGyspy1467]

Alcohol and Drug Abusers even if recovering/ recovered are self centered . I don’t believe Rip was a Narcissist. A Narcissist never gives up control, ever . Even their discard is control. Rip didn’t discard , his son. There is a small percentage( 2 or 3 %) of Angry Abusive men that can heal and become healthy . Like an addict It is life long . Rip was ill prepared, immature and inundated on what he needed to work upon ( himself ) he had done some work upon himself , and recognized that he needed to do more . That is also something a Narcissist would never do, look upon themselves and work upon themselves . I think if Wendy and Rip were both toxic and the relationship , they would have never agreed to acquiesce . I’m differentiating, unhealthy and toxic . ⭐️🍀

[@paulomontero12]

He was a narcissist? What a stupid statement

[@mawi1172]

Courts have done kids way worse than that! The gov't hates us. We hate them too! 😢😢😢

[@mayimbe2198]

This movie was so hard to watch, to realize there are so many kids being born into the wrong families, to only imagine everything some kids have to endure growing up, and then we wonder why we have so many trouble people in this world, there is no happy childhood anymore 😢 if you are a young woman, have all the sex you want, just don’t get pregnant, and if you’re the father do everything you can to be there for your kid. The highest honor and the greatest legacy of a man is to be there for his offsprings from the minute they are born to the time when they can do for themselves. Do not be absent, be there every night to put your child to sleep in the safety of your presence.

[@bonniekathleen6231]

Messed up that a child can be taken from the only home he has ever known, and forced to stay with people he doesn't know.

[@Jessica-wo6px]

😥😢😢

[@naomiruth1973]

I love this film! It was certainly a tearjerker! I'm so glad it had a happy ending!

[@AngelGero-x4f]

I am adopted but I am thankful that my birth father gave me up after my birth mother died. I have my parents now that love me more than I deserved

[@enriquechavezterrones9311]

I watched it dubbed in my mother language and I was really touched😢 I was surprised because I've never seen Barry Pepper, one of my favorite foreign actors, in a role of "bad guy", anyway, i really admire him, but my credit goes for him and for the other actors. This reminded me my grandson 😢, his parents got separated recently and I miss him because I can't see him with the often like before😢 Thanks for the movie, I still have tears in my face😢

[@melindaelizabeth9366]

Sometimes it rips your heart out to do what is right 💔💔💔

[@Tenamf]

Wow, what a beautiful, beautiful movie. I know it hurt the birthmother, but I’m so happy that the little boy is where he needs to be. God is so good!!

[@Clarice-e6g]

Thank you.....for the 'non spoiler' ....wasn't sure if I could watch it :-)

[@Clarice-e6g]

Thank you..

[@rose.gianno4508]

The dog bite was bc the pup remembered him being abusive to the wife.😢

[@phyllysanantonio]

I thought that was a clever scenes. Good writing!!

[@worthyisthelamb7]

Yes!

[@kathleenohanlon6127]

Yes--Sometimes dogs are smarter than people.

[@marycooper8385]

Just because the adoptive parents have money doesn't mean they should keep the boy. Money isn't everything

[@phyllysanantonio]

@@marycooper8385 right. That was the entire premise for the movie.

[@ruksanakabir46]

That movie made me cry.. what a wonderful movie.. wonderful acting... why all them great actors not acting anymore?

[@debrarenteria8167]

Kind of amazing. Right now I'm in Battleground, WA, where the author of this story lives. Beautiful story, very well scripted, and acted.

[@MrDibbons]

This movie really struck home for me (I was adopted as an infant). Thank you.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

They have the money to follow him. I could NOT let him go alone or hand him over, no matter what the law says. .... Emotive sentiment, "...two mothers; one who couldn't let him go and another who had to". This is just too heart breaking.

[@horsluva0758]

Then you'd do jail time ;)

[@nicolarollinson4381]

​@@horsluva0758 After your reply, I watched the movie again. My thought now is that if it was me I would have asked if I could speak mother to mother, with Wendy, much earlier on in the proceedings.

[@antoinevandamme6506]

Maybe the law needs changing.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

@@antoinevandamme6506 We would hope that if this happened in reality, that the social services would be allowed to present a more comprehensive argument in favour of the adoptive parents before the judge. At least we would hope that the blood' father 🤔, would be expected to prove himself in civvy street for at least a year. Whilst, in prison, in my view, he had no rights. He signed away his rights when he started beating up on his wife. So many sides to this. The birth' mother made her decision without coercion. The argument to rule in favour of the adoptive parents, surely is stronger as the boy was clearly happy and well cared for. If we lose a valuable item in the street and someone finds it and hands it over to the police, if the item isn't claimed by the original owner within a set time, I forget how long, the item is given to the person who found it, if they want it, and the original owner loses any rights of ownership. There should be a similar cooling off period and cut off, for adoption cases.

[@phyllysanantonio]

I would bite the bullet and make friends with the family no matter what. Make it work no matter how hard, embarrassing and weak I would look: I would do it

[@marilynspaulding2142]

Love this very touching movie. I know this kind of thing happens often to both set of parents and children. Hopefully in the end all of them find love a peace with their hearts and develop relationships over the years .

[@atbp828]

What a fine family movie. Good acting from all the cast. The boy is so adorable, his smile is infectious and can really act, reminds me of Ricky Schroeder, that boy from The Champ. He's a scene-stealer.

[@debbiefleming5187]

What a touching film and story. Both sides had hard times. You sometimes wonder that no one listened to the child....

[@CharGC123]

I wish they could have arranged an open adoption so the birth mom didn't have to suffer.

[@yolandagrabowski6043]

Somehow, the dandelion did. I think I'll talk to the dandelion myself.

[@marycooper8385]

Love Mira Sorvino

[@marycooper8385]

So hard for Wendy I can not imagine the pain 💔

[@marycooper8385]

There are no winners

[@Rome274]

My best friend, as a child had this happen to her. She was ripped away like Joey was. It messed her up for most of her life.

[@amapola53]

The courts should not just decide based on the law, which does not look at the welfare of the kid in loved. The social worker was such a empathetic person. She advised the birth mother that her decision might wreck a young boy's life. Returning a child to a home where one parent is an alcoholic is a recipe for disaster. 😢

[@Ericatrue1974]

And that's what should sway the court. The mental health of the child should count for something

[@Rome274]

@@Ericatrue1974 Yes indeed

[@Jessica-wo6px]

Agree 💯percent

[@Jessica-wo6px]

@@amapola53 Yes the social worker was the only one in the legal system who had any sense and saw how wrong it was. If Rip and Wendy wanted to work out their issues, they could do it without ripping Joey from the only home he has ever known. They may have made their choices but Joey was innocent and did not choose to be in this situation in the first place. It's not fair to punish him for the actions of some adults he doesn't even know and the court system should have put his best interests first before the parents.

[@michaeldexter1098]

Absolutely one of the very best movies ever made, period.

[@sabinadonofrio8863]

What a year jerker!!! Sometime, we choose the wrong parents. And then, the right ones save us. Sometimes

[@Cynthia-s2p]

POWERFUL FILM…!!! Riveting all the way through. Mira Sorvino shines in everything she does, and Cole Hauser was stellar in his performance as well! Thank you all so much!👏

[@LouLou-wr9mx]

Barry Pepper is such a good actor!! Love to watch all his movies... 🌸🧚💝🧚🌸

[@michellebacchus9845]

This has been amazing to watch. Just listening to Marcel and Alex, seeing their imagery made me so emotional. They are bringing all that knowledge and experience to us. How so so grateful we are. Thank you Dani for all that you do, bringing all these beautiful souls together. You are amazing ❤ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@yogithashetty2587]

My heart goes out to the adoptive parents. 😢

[@olivewoo522]

Great movie. I loved Barry Pepper in The Green Mile. This movie was unpredictable.

[@Susan-md6nd]

I would not take my child away from his, adoptive Parent's. The only thing I would want, is to see him once a month❤

[@larrybaygaming]

Yeah they could have easily found a way for him to stay with the adoptive parents but still let his bio family be apart of his life. Really hate this flick for making it a one or the other type of thing. It did not have to be that way at all because it only showed the ugly side of both families.

[@Jessica-wo6px]

Yep!

[@GD-xc4wg]

Then you make them stuck with you, they would be stressed and hurt. This would not be good for the child. Once a year would be better. When you give your child away no matter your excuse these are not the childs life and problems but yours

[@GD-xc4wg]

​@@larrybaygaming I get it but what is more important ? The child not the parents who failed... its horrible to put doubt, confusion and hurt in a child life and take him away from the only one he knows.

[@Rose-dl6xg]

The beginning of the movie went steady and forward. As the movie continued it went more, and more, deep, deeper and heart felt deeper. Great movie!!! I would recommend it to others!!!

[@rosemahurin1755]

Thanks for making such a great movie. I enjoyed this movie, as the biological mother had a good heart for her son so the adoptive parents had an unbreakable bond with him.

[@carolynwilson8881]

Absolutely one of the best movies I've ever seen. Also, well produced and directed and well-acted.

[@leslieg4554]

Thank you for this share. This is worth the watch! From the writers, acting, storyline. Etc.

[@marythomas3982]

Beautiful well written and acted story. When a child is born do the parents really know if they are ready for the responsibility? How do they finally know? Little seven year old Joey is so cute and can tell us who is truly his mom and dad. We are taken on a journey of lost and found love for a child.

[@carolrebers6998]

Tearing up again, I knew it had to end this way, a mighty movie of 2 mothers fight against the odds😢

[@ashnanashna2610]

this is really a good movie. adopted kids always enjoy a good and loving life. the last quarter of the movie is very emotional and only a mother and father can feel and realize it.

[@dawnbrown2125]

Difficult to watch at some points but a moving movie of sacrifice and love.

[@stevefaulkner6689]

What a great movie so touching i was also given away at 6 years old but didn't go quite as well but Praise GOD i turned out good .All these years later still just me but it's ok GOD is merciful and TRUE .🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸 Thanks for making today great.

[@Evyenitsa]

One of the BEST movies I’ve ever watched! The story unfolded with so much depth, and the actors poured their hearts into their roles. I was so moved by the raw emotion that permeated every scene. It’s more than a movie; it’s a journey that resonates deep within. My heartstrings were pulled in ways I never expected. Kudos to everyone involved in creating this emotional masterpiece. This film will definitely stay with me, a reminder that love, with all of its complexities and flaws, is the most authentic expression of our shared humanity. In the scattered dandelion dust of our affections, we find the resilience of love, flourishing amid the imperfect winds of our existence. I highly recommend this movie, it’s a cinematic gem that leaves an indelible mark on the soul.

[@celestehogan5907]

I just started the movie . Mira Sorvino is exceptional from the moment you see her. I luv all her work. She could read the alphabet w compassion and love. Looks like the cast is wonderful.. w Barry Pepper. Can’t wait. … wow Cole Hauser is wonderful as is the rest of the cast! Beautiful story. Mira ✨you are amazing !

[@sunshinedewes4277]

Putting a child up for Adoption is serious. You don't give them up and then take them back. That is cruel to the child. They are not an object to pass around. I know as the social worker told me I could place my child for 6 months in Foster care in case I changed my mind. That is Evil in my book!

[@lauragreaser3461]

I so agree with you!

[@Jessica-wo6px]

Exactly! Children are little human beings and not toys to give and take away and people should not be treating them like this little boy was treated in this movie. I do believe in parental rights but the rights of children should come first.

[@marichiarra8495]

The description is not accurate. The birth-mother was not an alcoholic abusive person. She was the loving angel in this.

[@Izzyforeverlace8chrome]

Thank you for uploading this GEM of a movie!!! Every minute of this movie was worth watching!!! Thank you again♥♥♥

[@idekmarijke2380]

Maxwell Perry Cotton, Joey, was incredible in this wonderful movie! Such a young child and so amazing!

[@debwhite1549]

GREAT movie! you won't be disappointed...has a nice ending. Tears were shed...but happy ones.

[@catherinemurphy8567]

Such a beautiful movie and the cast were outstanding, especially Mira . Thanks for sharing it with us. 🌹

[@pippamellon8678]

Great movie..well acted..the real parents had to understand that what they did had consequences ..the law is wrong..not all children need to be or have to be with their birth parents…they gave up their rights with their decision to choose drugs and violence..shame mrs porter didn’t leave the husband..she might have stood more chance..😢

[@Charity-vm4bt]

@pippamellon8678 she was not psychologically capable yet. Maybe in time she would after getting therapy.

[@cheetoesgal5229]

Fantastic movie with excellent acting! Quite a tearjerker too.

[@virgiliapamutongan1453]

A beautiful story about an adopted son. 😊👍

[@missbealovesalbert8353]

I really enjoyed the ads! Too bad that movie kept interrupting them.

[@AnayaSinclaire]

KZbin prime stops ads 16 a month there about

[@michelleblanchet-voyet8050]

M'y parents separated when i was three. For me a very complicated story... This movie made me cry a lot. Very Moving and true feeling Thanks you !

[@HillyPat]

Brilliant movie, so sensitively done. Thank you for the upload

[@constancestinger5976]

So real!!! Everyone of the actors were great.😢❤

[@gentlethunder777]

Beautiful,I could feel all of their pain,and the love.❤️

[@mariannamacomber2114]

I absolutely cried my eyes out. I can not imagine having to turn my children over to complete strangers. I also feel that the system is broken. The transition could have been handled better with room for all to be better adjusted. My husband and i believe that there can be a relationship w both sets of parents. Where the child knows both sets ( if safe and can be handled amicably). All children could benefit from having more people love them. I've had 2 biological children, and my husband and I adopted two boys (separately at their birth) and later adopted a 14 year old girl from foster care. I will tell you we feel no differently about any of our children. We love them exactly the same. Honestly we had to work harder for the adopted children, it was so much more intentional. We've raised our boys knowing they were adopted and continue to reitterate to them just how much their biological mommys loved them so much that they hand picked a loving family for them to have. My heart hurt for both mothers in this movie.

[@dianavalle3877]

I'm glad he's with his adoptive family. His real father was violent + he didn't deserve to live with violence. His real mother was an idiot to stay with her husband! He hits you once, he'll hit u again!

[@laurarobichaud5747]

That’s must be so so terribly hard for the adoptive parents,poor little man and this happened often

[@monicaakokuwebe4605]

I am so hurt as a mother…where is the mother of this boy? I am crying my heart out…if I have a son like this, my knees to God for him every day

[@suehorley6059]

I real life situation I would have prayed to the Greatest love this world has ever known my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ❤ Knowing His leading is always perfect..He offers perfect peace..

[@elsasolis5251]

AMEN!

[@simplebeing7583]

Very powerful story. Beginning to the end eyes glued to the screen. Indescribable emotions ran through me.

[@sarahhajarbalqis]

This is terribly upsetting for me. No child ever needed to go through this.

[@rebeccaford5121]

Excellent movie! Their are people that are abusive and narcissistic (all about them). In sencerity, they do not change!!! I found out through many years of abuse along with three precious son's. Narcisstic " had-been" is deceased. He is not the one RIP, I am!!!

[@anamariabarbosa9350]

If you call the dog to testify, the adoptive parents win.