
Having just moved to a new town, Erik (Brad Renfro) is thrilled when he makes friends with his younger neighbor, Dexter (Joseph Mazzello), and his friendly mom (Annabella Sciorra). Despite the disapproval of his own neglectful mother (Diana Scarwid), Erik grows close to Dexter, who suffers from AIDS. As the disease's impact on Dexter's life grows more noticeable, Erik and Dexter embark on a quest to New Orleans down the Mississippi River, where hope may yet lie with a doctor ... (Full plot summary below)
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Having just moved to a new town, Erik (Brad Renfro) is thrilled when he makes friends with his younger neighbor, Dexter (Joseph Mazzello), and his friendly mom (Annabella Sciorra). Despite the disapproval of his own neglectful mother (Diana Scarwid), Erik grows close to Dexter, who suffers from AIDS. As the disease's impact on Dexter's life grows more noticeable, Erik and Dexter embark on a quest to New Orleans down the Mississippi River, where hope may yet lie with a doctor there.
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| KFOR Channel 4 NewsBlake DavisA surprisingly sweet film, featuring two young actors who know what they're doing. |
| User ReviewTanya HThis movie was fun and tells a good message! |
| User ReviewRonda DIt's been a few years since I've since this movie but I remember bawling in this movie. A good heart-touching movie. I'm looking to find it so I can buy it for myself. |
| User ReviewAndrew BAids is always a difficult topic to tackle. This movie does a great job showing some of the misconceptions that society has on those whom are infected. |
| User ReviewDerek HThis is my favourite movie of all time. The powerful friendship that forms between Erik and Dexter gets to you and the ending tugs at your heart. Joseph Mazzello and Brad Renfro put on amazing performances. |
| User ReviewMonica VNo matter how many times I watch this movie I always have to clear the tears. |
| User ReviewEriko NMy favorite movie forever. It's a beautiful story, and a masterpiece. I've watched it many times but I still cry a lot. Both actors act great in this. |
| User ReviewHermia Nthe first ever film that makes me cry so hard that i could hardly stop |
| User ReviewJen LThis is my new favorite movie ...amazingly beautiful friendship..potrayed by 2 adorable actors..so touching...and sad .. |
| User ReviewChucho E. Qi have only watched this movie once when i was 12 as i was totally in love with brad renfro back then also, but it is the most beautiful and touching story with real meaning and to this day it inspires me to want to be a better person and to touch the lives of others in a positive way. |