Plot
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.
Written by
Robert Kuhn
Directed by
Peter Horton
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures, Island World
Languages
English
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations
Scores
# of Votes
11,581
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA