
Matthew, a young schizophrenic, finds himself out on the street when a slumlord tears down his apartment building. Soon, he finds himself in even more dire straits, when he is threatened by Little Leroy, a thug who is one of the tough denizens of the Fort Washington Shelter for Men. He reaches out to Jerry, a streetwise combat veteran, who takes Matthew under his wing as a son. The relationship between these two men grows as they attempt to conquer the numbing isolation of ho... (Full plot summary below)
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Matthew, a young schizophrenic, finds himself out on the street when a slumlord tears down his apartment building. Soon, he finds himself in even more dire straits, when he is threatened by Little Leroy, a thug who is one of the tough denizens of the Fort Washington Shelter for Men. He reaches out to Jerry, a streetwise combat veteran, who takes Matthew under his wing as a son. The relationship between these two men grows as they attempt to conquer the numbing isolation of homelessness.
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| Independent on SundayQuentin CurtisDillon has never been better than in this undemonstrative role. |
| Time OutDerek AdamsThough something of a failure in its own terms, this social-conscience movie does produce a strong emotional tug... |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatConveys the isolation, vulnerability, and frustration of two homeless men in New York City |
| VarietyTodd McCarthySympathetic performances from Danny Glover and Matt Dillon somewhat compensate for the mildness of the material, but can't disguise the fact that the film has very little to say about a major societal problem. |
| User ReviewUtku Oyou don't see this movie in prototype people's profiles or in ready made popular movies lists. but you will thank me when you get to watch it... |
| User ReviewPrivate UDanny Glover and Matt Dillon make for an odd duo in this poignant and moving film. It portrays life on the streets vividly without neglecting the hopes and dreams of those so afflicted. |
| User ReviewKenny HThis Movie Is Touching,Encouraging,and Will Have Your Interest From Beginning To End!!! It Is A Story Of Struggle And Survival!!! A Must See!!! |
| User ReviewTamara TTechnically, this story of two men surviving homelessness in New York might not be the best movie ever made. But it had the one of the biggest emotional impacts on me of any movie I've seen, and for that reason alone, I love it. Really a beautiful film -- be prepared to cry, though! |
| User ReviewJoe MWhat a great movie. About friendship, love, humility, struggle, survival, homelessness, miracles. A movie that will make you cry, and make you want to end homelessness forever. |
| User ReviewAnnie FSaw this movie when it first aired....still have it on VHS....and have never forgotten the impact on me. Amazing movie. Well-played and memorable. |