While the first half feels predictable and very TV movie, the performances are good enough (especially Helen Mirren) to keep it going.
And in the second half, this tale of a collage student mother's helper hired to help a woman in an angry depression after suffering a nervous breakdown gets more complex and unpredictable.
The relationship between the two women, and they way their damaged souls play off each other is quite moving and grown up.
Strong subtle direction by Kevin Bacon.
Does take a hit for over the top performances from the kids, and other key small roles, all playing types, not human beings.
And in the second half, this tale of a collage student mother's helper hired to help a woman in an angry depression after suffering a nervous breakdown gets more complex and unpredictable.
The relationship between the two women, and they way their damaged souls play off each other is quite moving and grown up.
Strong subtle direction by Kevin Bacon.
Does take a hit for over the top performances from the kids, and other key small roles, all playing types, not human beings.