My Sister's Keeper (2002) (TV)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Director:

Ron Lagomarsino

Writers (WGA):

Margaret Moorman (book)
Susan Tarr (teleplay)

Release Date:

27 January 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Growing apart. Growing together. Sisters are forever.

Plot Keywords:

Mother Superior | Catholic Priest | Justice Of The Peace | Nun | Priest

Awards:

2 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Kathy Bates	...	Christine Chapman
Elizabeth Perkins	...	Judy Chapman
Lynn Redgrave	...	Helen Margaret Chapman
Kimberly J. Brown	...	Young Christine Chapman
Hallee Hirsh	...	Young Judy Chapman
Bobby Harwell	...	Father Daniel
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alex Alexander	...	Waitress
Tony Amendola	...	Dr. Bartonio
Raye Birk	...	Justice of the Peace
Toya A. Brown	...	Group Leader
Ann Cusack	...	Grace
Clark Gregg	...	Harvey
Lily Knight	...	Barbara
Susan Krebs	...	Mrs. Hurley
Dylan Kussman	...	Leon
Jan Linder	...	Waitress
Marc Miller	...	Dancing Boy
Annie O'Donnell	...	Mrs. Tibbett
Alyson Reed	...	Mother Superior
Geoffrey Rivas	...	Jay
Laura Romine	...	Christine - 6 Years Old
David St. James	...	George
Manny Suárez	...	Waiter
Nicole Sullivan	...	Alissa
Shane Sweet	...	Bill
Tracy Walsh	...	Sharon
Jascha Washington	...	Earl
Kathleen Wilhoite	...	Mona

Runtime:

Netherlands:90 min | USA:120 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Netherlands:6

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Trivia:

The family name "Chapman" was inspired by the real last name of a good friend of the woman who Christine Chapman was based on.

Excellent film

This film was very touching and moving. I actually cried during it, something I rarely do over a movie.

The acting was superb, as was the writing and direction.

The film revolves mainly around the lives of two sisters,Chrissy (Kathy Bates)and Judy (Elizabeth Perkins). The older sister, Chrissy becomes mentally ill during her teen years, entering a nightmare world of delusion,fear and sometimes rage.

I would like to add the actresses who portrayed Chrissy and Judy pre-adult, also did excellent work.

This was depicted so realistically and so well, I was able to empathize and see both sides of the problems Chrissy's illness caused for both her and her sister, Judy.

The film continues on into their adult years, and how Chrissy eventually becomes Judy's responsibility, one that she feels two ways about, just as Chrissy often feels opposing emotions towards her.

Mental illness can trap people, both the one who is ill and those who love them.

A beautiful, tender film - 10 stars.