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This is a dreadful remake of the Ellen Burstyn 1980 movie of the same name. I wanted to like this movie because I am a big fan of Dana Delaney and I loved the 1980 movie. Unfortunately, this movie does not deliver and suffers badly in comparison. Delaney plays a character who survives a devastating motor vehicle accident and clinical death event. She returns to her bitter mother and her small town to recover from the accident that has changed her to a widow and a wheel chair bound paraplegic. She soon discovers that she has the ability to heal herself and others, a residual gift from her near death experience. A really meaty role but Delaney misses the mark entirely. Perhaps it's not entirely her fault; the script is poorly re-written. Her character shows zero emotional growth or development. The supporting cast is a no-show as well. It's an OK movie to watch if it shows as a re-run on Lifetime. However, if you want to see the same story in a much better production, rent the 1980 version.