Like Dandelion Dust
Sometimes the greatest love is letting go.
Sometimes the greatest love is letting go.
Drama
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2009
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Rip Porter is sentenced to seven years in prison for beating his wife, Wendy. When he is released, he discovers that Wendy gave up their child, and the privileged Campbell family adopted him. The two families are soon in a legal battle for the child they both love.
Director:
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Jon Gunn
Cast:
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Details
Runtime:
100 min
Release date:
5 Feb 2009
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$2,500,000
Revenue:
$352,810
Awards:
20 wins total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
An on-the-nose though cathartically emotional melodrama giving Mira Sorvino her most substantial bigscreen role in years and featuring a head-turning performance by Barry Pepper.
– Robert Koehler,
Variety,
29 Mar 2011
rotten:
This "family" film fails to deliver much more than good intentions and predictable conflict.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Oct 2010
fresh:
Like Dandelion Dust is a well-acted, earnest film about adoptive parents' worst nightmare, dealing sympathetically with all parties in a lose-lose situation.
– Michael Ordona,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Oct 2010
fresh:
Familiar adoption drama is enhanced by complex characters and credible situations.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
24 Sep 2010
fresh:
For those who like this genre of film, this one executes the formula very well.
– Neil Genzlinger,
New York Times,
24 Sep 2010