Expecting a Miracle

– L.A. engineer Pete Stanhope wants to stop expensive, frustrating IVF treatment with his wife, Donna,..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2009
Expecting a Miracle (2009)

L.A. engineer Pete Stanhope wants to stop expensive, frustrating IVF treatment with his wife, Donna, and consider adoption but his wife disagrees. In the hopes of defusing the marital tension they go on a a romantic holiday to Mexico. Car trouble strands them in tiny Dommatina, a peaceful village where the locals are content. Pete accepts the help of the only car mechanic, Juan Salazar, while aiding the philosophical father Arturo with preparations for the annual fiesta. Juan's kid brother, disabled Pepillo, will then star in the 'flying act'. Getting to know the boy and experiencing simple happiness may reshape the Stanhope's own future.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

10 Jan 2009

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

Director:

Steve Gomer

Writer:

Donald Davenport (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Jason Priestley, Teri Polo, Cheech Marin, Kevin Balmore

Plot:

L.A. engineer Pete Stanhope wants to stop expensive, frustrating IVF treatment with his wife, Donna, and consider adoption but his wife disagrees. In the hopes of defusing the marital tension they go on a a romantic holiday to Mexico. Car trouble strands them in tiny Dommatina, a peaceful village where the locals are content. Pete accepts the help of the only car mechanic, Juan Salazar, while aiding the philosophical father Arturo with preparations for the annual fiesta. Juan's kid brother, disabled Pepillo, will then star in the 'flying act'. Getting to know the boy and experiencing simple happiness may reshape the Stanhope's own future.

Production:

Larry Levinson Productions

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10