(This post is by Ron Stoddart, Executive Director of Nightlight Christian Adoptions.)
I had an opportunity to preview a new movie about adoption. “Like Dandelion Dust,” with Mira Sorvino, is a movie best described with two words – pain and courage. Although the premise of the movie may cause unnecessary concern for adopting parents as it is based on a very unusual set of circumstances, it nevertheless portrays the pain, courage and love involved in every adoption in a balanced and powerful way. For those who cannot understand how a biological parent could ever place a child for adoption, the emotions and decision-making is explored with realism and compassion. For those who cannot understand how parents could ever love an adopted child as much as a biological child, there is no room left to wonder. I suppose it says a lot when a movie is over and you find yourself able to empathize or identify with each of the main characters. A very good movie – but take a box of tissues with you.
“Like Dandelion Dust” begins a nationwide release on September 24, 2010.
I agree with the review above. It's amazing how easily one can identify with characters on each side of the issue presented in the movie. After watching the film I am sure people will have something to talk about on the ride home. Good movie.
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