In the Family

In the Family

2011 · 169 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

In the town of Martin, Tennessee, Chip Hines, a precocious six year old, has only known life with his two dads, Cody and Joey. And a good life it is. When Cody dies suddenly in a car accident, Joey and Chip struggle to find their footing again. Just as they begin to, Cody's will reveals that he named his sister as Chip's guardian. The years of Joey's acceptance into the family unravel as Chip is taken away from him. In his now solitary home life, Joey searches for a solution. The law is not on his side, but friends are. Armed with their comfort and inspired by memories of Cody, Joey finds a path to peace with the family and closer to his son.

Directed by Patrick Wang · Written by Patrick Wang

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Sebastian Banes Chip Hines (as Sebastian)
Patrick Wang Joey Williams
Trevor St. John Cody Hines
Peter Hermann Dave Robey
Susan Kellermann Marge Hawks
Harriett D. Foy Sharon
Lisa Altomare Betsy
Conan McCarty Ed
Zachary Sayle Brent
George DeNoto Dennis
Juliette Angelo Erin

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