Diane Keaton inherits a dead brother's secrets and a kid she never knew existed. Chaos ensues.
A stranger's call informs Roberta that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town under bizarre circumstances. Ben, his best friend from college, also gets the call. Arriving just in time for his funeral, it becomes quickly obvious to them that the little slice of small-town America in which they find themselves is like an episode of The Twilight Zone featuring Frank's eccentric friends, his amazing secrets and his stunning final request. Both Ben and Roberta are shocked to discover that Frank not only had a child, but that he has left them responsible for his son's care.
Acting
Keaton and Chaykin's prickly chemistry carries the whole thing.
Production
Minnesota winter shot on location — you feel the cold.
Director
Linda Yellen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on John Hoffman and Crystal Verge's stage play 'The Virtuous Fall of the Girls from Our Lady of Sorrows' — they also play Frank's friends Joe and Aggie in the film.
This aired on Disney's ABC network in 1997-98 season, part of a brief wave of TV movies trying to give theatrical actresses 'prestige' small-screen vehicles.
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