A moving and memorable family drama about a terminally ill writer who wants to be reconciled with his long-abandoned son.
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John Hurt
Ralph
Sofia Helin
Anna
Max Brown
Michael
Erin Richards
Cassie
Charles Dance
The Visitor
Noah Jupe
Ronaldo
Sonita Henry
Dr. Ana Blasco
Amber Townsend
Sophisticated client
Eloise Oliver
Dr. Dominique Pasquale
Salvador Nery
Dr. Gonzalez
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Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
