Casey's Gift: For Love of a Child

Casey's Gift: For Love of a Child

1990 · 93 min · ★ 5.8 · TV Movie, Drama

The friendships held between two families is threatened when one of their sons drowns in the other family's swimming pool.

Directed by Kevin James Dobson · Written by Norm Lenzer

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