Profoundly Normal

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

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Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
Profoundly Normal (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.

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Release Date:

09 Feb 2003

Language:

English

Director:

Graeme Clifford

Writer:

Paris Qualles

Main Actors:

Kirstie Alley, Delroy Lindo, 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