The Memory Keeper's Daughter

The Memory Keeper's Daughter

Directed by Mick Jackson

Produced by Jaffe/Braunstein Films, Lifetime

200890 min6.5 / 10

A multigenerational family drama exploring the devastating ripple effects of one man's deception and the long road toward redemption and acceptance.

During a blizzard in 1964, Dr. David Henry delivers his son Paul with the help of nurse Caroline. But when Henry realizes his wife is also carrying a girl with Down syndrome, he hands the second child over to Caroline without his wife's knowledge. Henry's fateful decision yields grave consequences for his family over the next 20 years.

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  • Is The Memory Keeper's Daughter sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is The Memory Keeper's Daughter violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Memory Keeper's Daughter scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Memory Keeper's Daughter end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Memory Keeper's Daughter easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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