Ebony and Michael were forced into a modern "shotgun" wedding after becoming teenage parents, putting their personal goals on hold in order to support their family. Amazingly, the two high school sweethearts managed to overcome the odds and establish a seemingly ideal life for themselves. However, the success that initially was meant to strengthen their family has become the very thing that is driving them apart. As a result, Michael desperately tries to hold onto everything he's worked his entire life to gain. This leads the family on an unconventional adventure to restore the faith, hope, and trust that initially brought them together.
Acting
Kodjoe and Parker's lived-in chemistry cracks and sparkles.
Writing
Dialogue that actually sounds like married people fighting.
Director
Rhonda Baraka
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
BET's original movies of this era rarely got theatrical recognition but built a devoted audience for authentic Black romantic drama.
The title's double meaning—literal downsizing of home, emotional downsizing of ego—takes the full runtime to land.
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