After the Promise
1987
⭐7.5(20 votes)
1h 30m
DramaTV Movie
Overview
Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife. He is horrified when the government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody.
About After the Promise
After the Promise (1987) is a Drama, TV Movie film that follows elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife. He is horrified when the government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody. Currently, you can watch After the Promise on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 20 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
