Plot Synopsis

In the nine years since her son was shot in a senseless bar room brawl an angry mother has adamantly opposed the parole of the young man convicted of the crime. Realizing her rage is eating away at her--both physically and emotionally, she decides to confront him in prison. She gradually discovers he is not the monster she thought he was. Over time he voices remorse and she feels the need to forgive. Her family is outraged when she testifies on his behalf at his parole hearing and he is released.