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Le fils retrouvé

Original title: When Andrew Came Home
  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 28m
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6.3/10
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Le fils retrouvé (2000)
Drama

A woman is reunited with her kidnapped son after five years; unfortunately she discovers that he has a near-infantile mindset and apparent mental problems. Will she give up on Andrew or try ... Read allA woman is reunited with her kidnapped son after five years; unfortunately she discovers that he has a near-infantile mindset and apparent mental problems. Will she give up on Andrew or try to help him work through the abuse he suffered?A woman is reunited with her kidnapped son after five years; unfortunately she discovers that he has a near-infantile mindset and apparent mental problems. Will she give up on Andrew or try to help him work through the abuse he suffered?

  • Director
    • Artie Mandelberg
  • Writer
    • Susan Rice
  • Stars
    • Park Overall
    • Jason Beghe
    • Seth Adkins
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    • Director
      • Artie Mandelberg
    • Writer
      • Susan Rice
    • Stars
      • Park Overall
      • Jason Beghe
      • Seth Adkins
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Park Overall
    Park Overall
    • Gail
    Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe
    • Eddie
    Seth Adkins
    Seth Adkins
    • Andrew
    Lynne Deragon
    • Joanne
    Craig Eldridge
    Craig Eldridge
    • Jack
    Shannon Lawson
    • Deena Drake
    Carl Marotte
    Carl Marotte
    • Ted
    Patrick Chilvers
    • Officer Reston
    Jeff Clarke
    Jeff Clarke
    • Mr. Kemper
    Stan Coles
    • Dr. Burton
    Eve Crawford
    • Janet Hilgarde
    Jean Daigle
    • Officer Pearl
    Shane Daly
    Shane Daly
    • Highway Cop
    Jake Goldsbie
    Jake Goldsbie
    • Carl Rudnick
    Bruce Gray
    Bruce Gray
    • Dr. Matthews
    Katie Lai
    • Little Girl
    Bill Lake
    Bill Lake
    • Desk Sergeant
    Evan Laszlo
    • Young Andrew
    • Director
      • Artie Mandelberg
    • Writer
      • Susan Rice
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    8Patrick-96

    An emotional rollercoaster

    I hadn't planned on viewing this film. I had been watching the program before it and simply didn't turn the television off or change the channel. After about 15 minutes into it, I was pulled into the strong story. The film was thoroughly engrossing and the performances, especially that of young Seth Adkins, were superb. I found myself in tears throughout the film and the ending caused me to completely break down. I can't recommend this film enough. Next time it's on, please don't miss it.
    10ewalas3658

    when Andrea came home

    i saw this movie for the second time last night (didn't see the full movie the first time). the movie was excellent!!!! very sad to watch and wondered what actually happened to this poor little boy in the five years he was taken from his mother. i have searched and searched for the actual story of what really happened to him, but with no luck. all i can find is summaries of the movie (which i know because i watched it). if anyone has any info on where i can find actual accounts of the real story please let me know. again excellent movie and the acting was outstanding. i would be very interested in reading other information surrounding what actually happened to this poor little boy. if any one as any into please email me at ewalas3658@charter.net
    10edwagreen

    When Andrew Came Home-Well Worth Waiting For ****

    Marvelous true-story about a child taken by his father to get revenge on his ex-wife. It's the story of an adorable child who is brought back 5 years later as not only older but severely socially and mentally maladjusted from this horrible experience.

    The film deals with the attempts by his mother and stepfather to bring the child back to the normal world. What a rocky road they had before them. The child no longer spoke to them, accidentally sets fire to their house and there may be possible jealousy brewing with the baby brother who has been born in the interim.

    We have a fine acting performance by Park Overall as the distraught mother.

    Even though she rejects the idea of sending the boy to a school for troubled children, she was really looking for trouble in sending the child to a regular school. Obviously, he was way behind academically and socially. She finally takes him out and home schools him.

    After a bitter outburst by the child when he hears what his mother says, he finally talks and tells her of the abuse he had gone through.

    This because also deals with the bureaucratic red tape that the mother had to endure when she filed a missing person's report.

    This is a movie of rare quality that should not be missed for its psychological, sociological, and psychiatric implications.
    9sporti-chic

    Poignant and touching, a movie with a heart

    'After an abduction of five years, a mother must fight for the love of her son.......before she loses him forever'

    A beautifully told heartbreaking true story. With believable performances from all of the cast, the young Seth Adkins in the title role of Andrew was fantastic. He carried out even the most emotionally harrowing scenes with credibility and flair, making his character lovable despite his withdrawn and odd behaviour. You can feel all the characters' pain and joy throughout and the film is not to be forgotten easily. It speaks to the heart, and will leave an impression behind.

    This is a story of loving unconditionally, of never giving up on somebody, and believing the best of them. It is inspiring, and shows the strength of bond between a mother and her child.

    This is a brilliant film to watch with your family, as it is suitable for most ages. I would recommend this highly.
    8jesst-91580

    Wow

    Incredible acting from the little boy, some of the best I've ever seen. The story is scary, the horrors little Andrew had to suffer makes this story terrifying. There was good acting all around but incredible acting from the actor who plays Andrew.

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      Jake Goldsbie, who plays Carl Rudnick, is on the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: La nouvelle génération (2001), where he is no longer the bully, but is bullied. Katie Lai, the girl who stood up for Andrew, is also on the show and plays Toby's (Jake's character) girlfriend, Kendra, on the show.
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      Andrew: [tells Gail about his revelations after the kidnapping, sobs] We never stayed at the same place for long. We always moved around. Mostly motels. The last place we lived - the one we stayed the longest - was a trailer. He wouldn't let me go outside during the day; I just stayed in the room watching TV. I didn't go to school, I didn't know any kids my age. There was just daddy, her, and me. Pattie... she hit me. He locked me in the closet. At night, they put me outside on a long leash. I climbed up into a tree and slept. There were animals out there. It was dark... all the time. There was nobody to talk to, nobody to play with... Nobody came. It was just nobody but them. I was by myself. Sometimes - all the time in the beginning - I'd think about home, then I got so - when I thought about you, it made me mad. Daddy said you didn't want me, that you didn't care about me. But you did. I know you did!

      [Andrew and Gail hug each other]

      Andrew: I'm home, mommy. I'm home.

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • When Andrew Came Home
    • Filming locations
      • Brampton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hearst Entertainment Productions
      • Michael Filerman Productions
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      1 hour 28 minutes
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