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Synopsis
Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.
Cast
Sean Penn·Sam Dawson
Michelle Pfeiffer·Rita Harrison Williams
Dianne Wiest·Annie Cassell
Dakota Fanning·Lucy Diamond Dawson
Richard Schiff·Mr. Turner
Loretta Devine·Margaret Calgrove
Marin Hinkle·Patricia
Laura Dern·Randy Carpenter
Brad Silverman·Brad
Joseph Rosenberg·Joe