When Andrew Came Home (2000) (TV)

Director:

Artie Mandelberg

Writer (WGA):

Susan Rice (written by)

Release Date:

30 October 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

A kidnapped child... A Mother's desperate five-year search... a reunion that neither one expected.

Plot:

A mother (Park Overall) searches for five years to find her kidnapped son (Seth Adkins) in this fact-based drama...

Plot Keywords:

Child Kidnapping | Prayer | Family Relationships | Young Boy | Post Traumatic Stress

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Park Overall	...	Gail
Jason Beghe	...	Eddie
Seth Adkins	...	Andrew
Lynne Deragon	...	Joanne
Craig Eldridge	...	Jack
Shannon Lawson	...	Deena Drake
Carl Marotte	...	Ted
Patrick Chilvers	...	Officer Reston
Jeff Clarke	...	Mr. Kemper
Stan Coles	...	Dr. Burton
Eve Crawford	...	Janet Hilgarde
Jean Daigle	...	Officer Pearl
Shane Daly	...	Highway Cop
Jake Goldsbie	...	Carl Rudnick
Bruce Gray	...	Dr. Matthews

Also Known As:

Taming Andrew (UK)

Runtime:

Poland:88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:PG | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Hearst Entertainment Productions

Trivia:

Jake Goldsbie, who plays Carl Rudnick, is on the Canadian teen drama "Degrassi: The Next Generation" (2001), where he is no longer the bully, but is bullied. Katie Lai, the girl who stood up for Andrew, is also on the show and plays Toby's (Jake's character) girlfriend, Kendra, on the show.

Poignant and touching, a movie with a heart

'After an abduction of five years, a mother must fight for the love of her son.......before she loses him forever'

A beautifully told heartbreaking true story. With believable performances from all of the cast, the young Seth Adkins in the title role of Andrew was fantastic. He carried out even the most emotionally harrowing scenes with credibility and flair, making his character lovable despite his withdrawn and odd behaviour. You can feel all the characters' pain and joy throughout and the film is not to be forgotten easily. It speaks to the heart, and will live an impression behind.

This is a story of loving unconditionally, of never giving up on somebody, and believing in the best of them. It is inspiring, and shows the strength of bond between a mother and her child.

This is a brilliant film to watch with your family, as it is suitable for most ages. I would recommend this highly.