Summary
Knowing the past changes the future. Seeking a connection to her heritage, Rebecca Hoffman sets out on a journey of discovery following the deaths of her adoptive parents. She finds that connection with her birth family in the Navajo community.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 63GoodWatch 65
IMDb6.5
Audience score60%
Running time
1 h 34 min
Shorter than most dramas, −15 min on the typical 109
typical 10994Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 5 countries
Released
2000
November 19, 2000
26 years ago
Genres
DramaTV MovieLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- PGUnited States
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
and 7 moreDirecting · 1
- Karen Arthur Director
Writing · 3
- Yvette Melanson Novel
- Claire Safran Novel
- Sally Robinson Teleplay
Production · 5
- Richard Welsh Executive Producer
- Phyllis Huffman Casting
- Olivia Harris Casting
- Brent Shields Co-Executive Producer
- Robert Bennett Steinhauer Line Producer
Camera · 1
- Tom Neuwirth Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Sabrina Plisco Editor
Sound · 1
- Mark McKenzie Original Music Composer
Art · 2
- Veronica Hadfield Production Design
- Marcia Calosio Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 6
- Helen P. Butler Costume Design
- Janis Clark Hairstylist
- Tina Sims Hairstylist
- Robert Norin Makeup Artist
- Loretta James-Demasi Assistant Makeup Artist
- Claudia Breckenridge Assistant Makeup Artist
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