Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

1993·Movie
1h 33min·NR
IMDb6.3

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Ever since Pam Cheney (Cheryl Ladd) lost her baby during labor, she has been struggling with depression. She is not only supported by her loving, but hard working husband Sean (Robert Desiderio), but also by her friends Ella (Polly Draper) and Terry Sabin (D. David Morin), who have also lost a baby at age three. One year after labor, Pam decides to finally take a proposal to adopt a toddler. Going through official agencies proves unsuccessful, partly due to Pam's age, partly due to the growing demand of adoption. She is advised to take care of an orphaned teenager instead, but Sean refuses this option.
Emotional DramaFamily StruggleGrief & RecoveryAdoption JourneyRelationship FocusContemporary SettingHopefulCharacter StudySentimental

Crew

Directed by:
Donald Wrye
Written by:
Vickie Patik, Vickie Patik, Christopher Canaan
Produced by:
Donald Wrye, Christopher Canaan, Larry A. Thompson
Composed by:
Chris Boardman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

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Is Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back?

1 h 33 min

Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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