Profoundly Normal

Name: Profoundly Normal
Genre: Drama
Released: 2003-02-09
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 7.00
Cast: Delroy Lindo, Kirstie Alley, Rosemary Dunsmore, Kevin Duhaney

– Based on a true story. Donna Lee Shelby (Kirstie Alley), a mentally retarded girl who lives in Fores..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.00 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 36 Minutes

Release Year:

2003

Based on a true story. Donna Lee Shelby (Kirstie Alley), a mentally retarded girl who lives in Forest Haven, an institution for the developmentally disabled, meets Ricardo Thornton (Delroy Lindo), a fellow resident. When Forest Haven is closed by a court order, Donna and Ricardo venture into the real world on their own. Their friendship and dependency on each other blossoms into love. They marry and have a child together, who does not suffer from mental retardation.

Styles:

Uplifting, Sincere, Emotional, Touching, Sentimental, Realistic, Serious

Story Timeline:

21st Century, Contemporary

Producing Country:

Canada

Filming Locations:

Canada

Genre:

Drama

Release Date:

09 Feb 2003

Language:

English

Directed by:

Graeme Clifford

Story Written By:

Paris Qualles

Main Actors:

Delroy Lindo, Kirstie Alley, Rosemary Dunsmore, Kevin Duhaney

Plot:

Kirstie Alley and Delroy Lindo star in this inspiring DRAMA based on the true story of two mentally challenged childhood friends who, despite their limitations, find love and family life in the "normal" world. After their Forest Haven institution is closed, Donna and Ricardo are sent to separate facilities. But their dreams of marriage and family fuel their determination to find each other again.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.9/10