Little John (2002)

In the heart of Texas, a young, unwed daughter of a rugged rancher gives birth under a halo of controversy. Burdened by societal expectations, she relinquishes her newborn to the world of adoption before severing her rustic roots, seeking solace in the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Unbeknownst to her, the sturdy hands that once held her as a child now cradle her own son, raised in the shadow of the ranch by her resolute father. Twelve years dissolve into dust, and the once ostracized daughter flourishes into a respected family-court judge, her past tucked away behind the gavel. Her distance from her father is a chasm she's never dared to bridge, and the existence of her son remains a secret buried in the Texan soil. But the winds of change are relentless, and her father decides that it's time for the truth to emerge from the shadows. With a heart full of hope, he ventures into the city of angels, carrying with him a revelation that could shake the very foundations of her life. However, he's met with a wall of indifference as she rejects her father's presence and appears unmoved by the son she's forgotten. The tale of Little John unravels as a poignant journey of redemption, reconciliation, and the powerful bonds of family, delicately poised on the edge of revelation and acceptance.

Little John is a drama movie featuring Ving Rhames.

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