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FILM INFO               >> MONTH OF RELEASE 27th July 07 FILM CREDITS Director Laurie Collyer Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ryan Simpkins, Brad William Henke, Bridget Barkan CONTENT ICONS

No. It’s not about natal alcoholism.

Heroin addiction is the topic of choice for scrutiny here, as depicted by Maggie Gyllenhaal (Jake’s less hunky sibling).

Who also has a child. That’s the title taken care of. Now, on to the gritty subject matter.

It’s been three years since Sherry was jailed for robbery and she leaves reformed, clean and in a serious bid to reclaim her life.

This includes assuming motherhood of the child she left with her brother Bobby (William Henke) and his wife Lynn (Barkan), despite their acute reservations about her ability to cope.

This is drama about personal transformation, redemption and relationships that may beckon your mind to heavier topics when the lightness of the season requires a little grounding.

Sherry’s heartening struggle to muster all her maternal forces and regain the trust of her family unleashes childhood issues and bitter regret that may threaten her grasp of survival.

But love remains bold in a tale that is sure to strike your sensibilities long after the sun goes down.

Hannah May