- Film Review
- Reviewed By Sloan Freer
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3 out of 5
American teenager Alex Chivescu (Jared Abrahamson) seems to encounter nothing but bad luck in this intensely moving and inspirational true story. Consequently, viewers may need their hankies, as the immigrant's son battles to pursue his Harvard dream after mum Ileana's escalating mental problems force him into care. Every time there's an up in the episodic drama, Alex's world comes tumbling down again, leaving it to the kindness of the clichéd characters he meets to add hope to the emotional, though often simplistically resolved, events. It's all very manipulative but clearly heartfelt, driving home positive messages about education, perseverance and family. A likeable Abrahamson makes you really root for Alex to succeed, while Kim Delaney brings commendable pathos and dignity to her role as his struggling mother.
Plot Summary
True-life drama starring Jared Abrahamson and Kim Delaney. After a car accident leaves his mother unfit to take care of him, a promising young student searches for foster parents that can help him realise his dream of attending a top university.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Ileana
- Kim Delaney
- Alex Chivescu
- Jared Abrahamson
- Suzanne Bante
- Sarah-Jane Redmond
- Jim Bante
- Paul McGillion
- Jen Bante
- MacKenzie Porter
- Lucy
- Genevieve Buechner
- Henry
- Dee Jay Jackson
- Alex at 10
- Collin MacKechnie
- Carlos
- Rafael Pellerin
Crew
- Director
- Mark Jean
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