Finding a Family
Based on a true story, Finding a Family follows a young boy’s struggle to find a loving home after his mother becomes incapacitated. A powerful drama about hope, family, and belonging.
By Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
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Time: 1 hr 28 min
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Genre: Drama
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Release Year: 2011
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Director: Mark Jean
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Based on the true story of: Alex Chivescu
Overview:
Finding a Family is a heartfelt drama worth watching with your entire family. It tells the story of Alex, a ten-year-old boy struggling to find a family after his mother becomes incapacitated following a car crash. Before the accident, Alex’s mother was a capable and loving parent who instilled in him a passion for learning—a passion he manages to hold onto despite the hardships life throws at him.
After the crash, Alex’s mother suffers from bouts of anger and depression, and a family court judge deems her unfit to continue parenting Alex. Unable to rely on the foster care system to help him pursue his dream of studying at Harvard, Alex embarks on a quest to find a family within his school district that can support him.
This moving film explores the deep meaning of family to a child, the pain of its loss, and the challenges Alex faces in trying to fit into a new home once he finds one. Finding a Family beautifully captures hope, resilience, and the true essence of belonging.
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