Children Act, The
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Drama
105 min
| 13 L P
Fiona Maye is an eminent High Court judge in London presiding with wisdom and compassion over ethically complex cases of family law. But, she has paid a heavy personal price for her workload, and her marriage to American professor Jack is at breaking point.
In this moment of personal crisis, Fiona is asked to rule on the case of Adam, a brilliant boy who is refusing the blood transfusion that will save his life. Adam is three months from his 18th birthday and still legally a child. Should Fiona force him to live?
Fiona visits Adam in hospital and their meeting has a profound emotional impact on them both, stirring strong new emotions in the boy and longâ€buried feelings in her.
Cast
Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead
Directed by
Richard Eyre
Music
Stephen Warbeck