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Year: 1985
Runtime: 91 min
Language: English
Director: Penelope Spheeris
As social worker Jack Palmer navigates the complexities of caring for four individuals with developmental disabilities, he grapples with guilt over neglecting his own life and marriage. But when he decides to leave his post, his charges Norman, Arnold, Lucien, and Barry surprise him with an unexpected response that upends their lives and forces Jack to confront the true meaning of compassion and sacrifice.
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