A interesting drama that explores the different meanings of being a parent through the gritty, realistic lives of the struggling, blue-collar Porters, and the privileged Campbell family. Their lives intersect, intertwine and collide.
19 March 1979, Kentucky, USA
22 March 1975, Santa Barbara, California, USA
3 January 1979, Sacramento, California, USA
16 June 1956, Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
17 May 1976, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
28 September 1967, New York City, New York, USA
7 May 2000, San Diego, California, USA
23 March 1963, Rockford, Illinois, USA
3 February 1977, Blair, Nebraska, USA
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9 March 1962
4 April 1970, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
17 April 1950, Chicago, Illinois, USA
December 09, 2013
a Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers episode has more logic and reality to it
October 07, 2010
Like Dandelion Dust is a well-acted, earnest film about adoptive parents' worst nightmare, dealing sympathetically with all parties in a lose-lose situation.
September 24, 2010
For those who like this genre of film, this one executes the formula very well.
March 29, 2011
An on-the-nose though cathartically emotional melodrama giving Mira Sorvino her most substantial bigscreen role in years and featuring a head-turning performance by Barry Pepper.
September 24, 2010
Familiar adoption drama is enhanced by complex characters and credible situations.
September 26, 2010
Riveting, powerful and genuinely heartfelt. Mira Sorvino deserves an Oscar for her raw, brave and captivating performance.
September 24, 2010
Like Dandelion Dust is the type of sobering family drama that could have turned out sappy and cliched. It didn't.
September 30, 2010
An earnest and well-acted, if occasionally flat, drama about what it means to be a parent.
February 17, 2011
Moving adoption drama tackles alcoholism, family violence.
October 12, 2010
This "family" film fails to deliver much more than good intentions and predictable conflict.
March 28, 2016
One of the most compelling watches on the big screen so far this year.
