The best part of the movie, was when one of the son's spoke so highly of his mother. Its tough raising children with no father, I know. God be with all the mom's out there, you deserve honor and respect. For those that don't get it or have it, God knows and thats enough.
It was hard raising my son without his dad hes grown now my caregiver as Im disabled but not having a father of course Father God;but without his dad he told me how he wanted him to do things but he never had time;it was my children and me
This movie made me cry 😢 when the son spoke up in court towards the end . Telling his father why did he leave. And said what a wonderful mother he and his brother have 😢😢😢😢
I knew Jay Sanders in NYC when I was an actress. He did Buried Child Off-Broadway and we crossed paths at auditions. He's such a great actor. All the acting in this was so well done and subtly played...the story tragic, but triumphing over trauma and tragedy is inspiring. Many of us who experienced trauma need it. Great job, Jay! Lori (Putnam) Lamb
The acting was great! The sons did a great job - both as kids and as adults. They brought out all the emotions that the mother was trying to keep under wraps and maintain a brave face for her children's sake.
she was wrong though not telling them about their Dad..plus saying his name when she called him..Then going their to his hometown on her own. Stupid woman.
Grateful this was shared in a movie (happens more than we can imagine). If they were daughters, would have been a different outcome. Sons dont take NONSENSE (censored for youtube) from fathers. Glad 1 of the sons spoke & lit him up. (How much PAIN can you cause your children ??? Why cause any ?)
Yes one son told their father what he thought of him and the other son honoured their mother. A great combination and that may have been very healing for them and their wonderful mother. Definitely a psychopath. I wonder if his girlfriend knew about his other family or did he lie to her as well.
People pretending to be dead happens a lot? That's really interesting. And in what world would daughters be okay with this? I'm sorry i'm triggered with the other part of the statement, this is such a misogynistic comment.
He'd be about 76 years old now. His oldest son 52, I think. Having this case begin in/around 1998 certainly helped them stay under the radar all this time.
I think all she wanted was first closure. Second, to be released from that debt due to his so-called death. She probably could care less about how much time he spent in jail. She’s free.
Truly traumatizing. This man is a coward. Thankfully they had a strong mother to love them & allow them to become good men. I have a few choice words for him. Narcissistic… I’m sure everyone can fill in the blanks.
ABSOLUTELY 🇮🇪 💯 BRILLIANT THANKS. AS I WATCHED 👀 THIS MOVIE 🎬 🎞 🎥, AND SEEN THE YOUNG SON WHEN HE GOT OLDER ,MY HEAD WAS WRECKED, I KNEW HIM AND ABOUT TEN MINUTES FROM THE END ,I REMEMBERED, BLUE BLOODS. GOD BLESS ALL 🙌 🙏 ❤️.
I'm only in the first 20 minutes of this movie, his wife should already have 2 questions : 1) Where did the $25,000 he swindled from the university go ? 2) Why did he have to go all the way across the country just to kill himself while he could do it anywhere. She should have suspected that something more sinister going on with her husband and he probably is still alive.
What a testament to a strong woman who as her son said was the “ best mother & father” he & his brother could have had. She was such a strong, loving mother & role model that her sons recognized the contrast between their parents & quickly saw their father for the unconscionable fraud that he was in so many ways … & they were able to go forward in life never again missing their father’s absence.
In my opinion the greatest take-away for us all is to understand "Charm is not a character trait but a tool used by a person to gain control over another(s)"- Dr Keith Ablow, noted psychiatrist. I grew up watching this in my own family. The fun they bring always has a great big STING!
He wasn't sorry at all. He was sorry he got caught. Hes a Coward.. His wife is Beautiful! His sons were such good people kind & Loving all because of their Mother.
I had my x husband call after 15 years and instantly recognized his voice , strange the wife character did not... really sad movie at -38 minutes in on premiere
This really got emotional for me when the young men went to visit their dad (a piece of crap) in jail and during the sentencing of their dad, where the question was asked by one son, not "why" but "how." I could feel the emotions through the screen which brought tears. Great movie and the actors were superb.
Sounds like my ex husband When my son was about 5 he filed for divorce . Threw us out of the house.. Was abusive to both. My son has not seen his dad in over 15 years . His dad knows where his son is He is the same as this man. Doesn't care . I have taken care of my son for 19 years..
Maybe Ryan Borgwardt had studied this film?? He’s the man who recently faked his death (Aug. 12th, 2024; “kayaking accident” on Green Lake, Wisconsin) but actually fleed to Europe, living with a girlfriend. A Proof-of-life video was shared publicly by sheriff Mark Podoll on Nov. 11,2024. Borgwardt has a wife and two kids, 😢and refuses to come home.
The dad was in so much debt he thought it was better to be out of there lifes but he lied so much i dont know how he could do that to his wife and sons
Quite interesting as it similarities to the film called the double standard, starred Robert Foxworth, Pamela Bellwood, Michelle Greene whom also starred in LA Law. T ru e s to ry. - There's more people living double life hidden in plain sight. Happy Monday! Have a good day. 25/11/2024 🇬🇧
@@Ziggy771 THATS where I remember her from.! My mom always watched that show. She's really lovely and a great actress. Played the mom superbly. They all seemed so natural. The dad too.
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The best part of the movie, was when one of the son's spoke so highly of his mother. Its tough raising children with no father, I know. God be with all the mom's out there, you deserve honor and respect. For those that don't get it or have it, God knows and thats enough.
Us single moms have to be the mom and dad It is especially hard when the mom has to raise a son alone. I am not equipped to teach him how to be a man.
It was hard raising my son without his dad hes grown now my caregiver as Im disabled but not having a father of course Father God;but without his dad he told me how he wanted him to do things but he never had time;it was my children and me
Such a sweet comment. Thank you. God bless you
Amen. Remember, we all have our true father in heaven. Jesus cares for us.
Thank you for posting this movie! So nice to watch an older movie with good quality!
Very sad true story too . Nice ending . Don’t understand how a father and husband can abandon his beautiful family .
This movie made me cry 😢 when the son spoke up in court towards the end . Telling his father why did he leave. And said what a wonderful mother he and his brother have 😢😢😢😢
I was crying when they had to give up Sadie😭
@@sweetipie1995me to that was the saddest part for me watching that beautiful dog.
Me too 😢
@@sweetipie1995 Yes, it was heart breaking that the poor dog was given away. I'd have never forgiven that!! 😥💙
@@444rita Sorry about that! 🐶
Totally enjoyed this movie. The two young men who play the grown sons really nailed their parts. Most talented. Good work all involved.
Yes, I like the fatter one :)
So did the children actors
I knew Jay Sanders in NYC when I was an actress. He did Buried Child Off-Broadway and we crossed paths at auditions. He's such a great actor. All the acting in this was so well done and subtly played...the story tragic, but triumphing over trauma and tragedy is inspiring. Many of us who experienced trauma need it. Great job, Jay! Lori (Putnam) Lamb
You are so right Lori. I always love his acting. Your career must’ve been so exciting. All the best.
Omg ..Wow❤
The way you convey yourself so warmly, I wish that you were still an actress.
A wonderful true story without violence and bloodshed.
The acting was great! The sons did a great job - both as kids and as adults. They brought out all the emotions that the mother was trying to keep under wraps and maintain a brave face for her children's sake.
What a great mom…. she speaks to her children with respect …. it shows in their actions and communication ❤️❤️❤️
No remorse if she had not found him he would have continued life without them 😢
What lovely young men they turned out to be credit to their mum .
she was wrong though not telling them about their Dad..plus saying his name when she called him..Then going their to his hometown on her own. Stupid woman.
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He is a sociopath and narsacistic only thinking of himself. Great movie, kept my interest.
Grateful this was shared in a movie (happens more than we can imagine). If they were daughters, would have been a different outcome. Sons dont take NONSENSE (censored for youtube) from fathers. Glad 1 of the sons spoke & lit him up. (How much PAIN can you cause your children ??? Why cause any ?)
Yes one son told their father what he thought of him and the other son honoured their mother. A great combination and that may have been very healing for them and their wonderful mother. Definitely a psychopath. I wonder if his girlfriend knew about his other family or did he lie to her as well.
People pretending to be dead happens a lot? That's really interesting. And in what world would daughters be okay with this? I'm sorry i'm triggered with the other part of the statement, this is such a misogynistic comment.
This movie is based on a true story .Based on greed and emblazzment charges. Fake death. It is a life lesson
He'd be about 76 years old now. His oldest son 52, I think. Having this case begin in/around 1998 certainly helped them stay under the radar all this time.
Wow! Eight months only. That is no justice for a pure criminal. 😮
Exactly. With laws like this we live in a world where crime is encouraged.
Hopefully, he got a job and paid off the debt. We shall never know
I think all she wanted was first closure. Second, to be released from that debt due to his so-called death. She probably could care less about how much time he spent in jail. She’s free.
Esp after the effort to find him. She was truly blindsided by what her husband did.
What ?????? He only served 8 months !!!!!! That's terrible no wonder murderers and rapists get light sentences 🤬🤬🤬🤬
This is a financial fraud case and the amount isn't that big. It's theft. Many thieves don't even go to jail.
At least this gave him a better chance to pay his debts.
How is what he did & the sentence he served in any way relevant to the sentences “ murderers & rapists get?”
She reminds me so much of Katie Holmes. It's a wonderful movie indeed ❤
It's true she's like her twin
Very much so
I think she's more beautiful than Katie Holmes
Yes, she does⚘️
@chriswitt2596 she has a glow that Katie Holmes doesn't have.
Truly traumatizing. This man is a coward. Thankfully they had a strong mother to love them & allow them to become good men. I have a few choice words for him. Narcissistic… I’m sure everyone can fill in the blanks.
ABSOLUTELY 🇮🇪 💯 BRILLIANT THANKS. AS I WATCHED 👀 THIS MOVIE 🎬 🎞 🎥, AND SEEN THE YOUNG SON WHEN HE GOT OLDER ,MY HEAD WAS WRECKED, I KNEW HIM AND ABOUT TEN MINUTES FROM THE END ,I REMEMBERED, BLUE BLOODS. GOD BLESS ALL 🙌 🙏 ❤️.
8 months, a real mockery of his crimes nevermind the heartache his family suffered🤮
Yes, those poor kids, thinking they were unwanted,shameful 🥺
Beautiful!! I enjoyed watching immensely. Thank you for sharing, much appreciated❤️
Beautiful family.... Two wonderful son's and a good mother.
Poor decision making is common in most men who can't handle pressure.
A good family film, no melodrama but a good and rightful ending.❤
This bastard served only eight months for the pain and the mess he left behind. He should be jailed at least for 10 years.
Yep would have been a worse sentence for a female , always is .....
10 years is too little, losing a parent can mess a person up in so many ways and for someone to pretend to be dead is beyond words.
What a great mom n proud sons they are beautiful ❤
I don’t feel good for the kids they truly missed him they liked their father very much❤️
Excellent movie - LIFE IS VERY FRAGILE - so many more people should realise this
Excellent! Great Mom and boys/young men!!😍😍
what a strong woman.
There are lessons to learn from this movie. Anyway this one's good, worth the watch.
Wonderful movie the mom was so lovely and well balanced…. SHE DESERVES A MEDAL 🥇 💯🐦🔥
I'm only in the first 20 minutes of this movie, his wife should already have 2 questions : 1) Where did the $25,000 he swindled from the university go ? 2) Why did he have to go all the way across the country just to kill himself while he could do it anywhere. She should have suspected that something more sinister going on with her husband and he probably is still alive.
Am so glad he was caught
LIAR, LIAR - THIS MAN IS A NARCISIST OF THE HIGHEST ORDER
What a testament to a strong woman who as her son said was the “ best mother & father” he & his brother could have had. She was such a strong, loving mother & role model that her sons recognized the contrast between their parents & quickly saw their father for the unconscionable fraud that he was in so many ways … & they were able to go forward in life never again missing their father’s absence.
The only comment that I’d like to say is that some parents should have never became parents!!!
Excellent movie. But the sentence was to light for this thoughtless coward.
Excellent movie. I've been a fan of Margaret Colin's for many years.
In my opinion the greatest take-away for us all is to understand "Charm is not a character trait but a tool used by a person to gain control over another(s)"- Dr Keith Ablow, noted psychiatrist.
I grew up watching this in my own family. The fun they bring always has a great big STING!
Lovely movie ..love the obedient n understanding sons. God bless
After her husband’s embezzlement she should be in charge of ALL FINANCES OR DIVORCE THE THIEF!!
Very under rated movie. Great watch.
This kids are amazing putting tabs on things subconsciously ☺️
What a selfish jerk😡😡😡is all I can say．
What a wonderful movie!
This movie is a classic how do you leave your kids! And plus fake your worn death to leave your family he was crazy to think she would never find out
He wasn't sorry at all. He was sorry he got caught. Hes a Coward.. His wife is Beautiful! His sons were such good people kind & Loving all because of their Mother.
I saw this years ago, love this movie!! ❤
What a wonderful movie! I loved it 🙂
I had my x husband call after 15 years and instantly recognized his voice , strange the wife character did not... really sad movie at -38 minutes in on premiere
I remember Margaret Colin from As the world turns. Good actress.
Selfish man........
What a selfish, self centered swine the husband was. Shoulda' spent ten years in prison with no early release.
Ant other parent would gave run to social services ...but she begged work work.....and...provided love....for her two sons....
This really got emotional for me when the young men went to visit their dad (a piece of crap) in jail and during the sentencing of their dad, where the question was asked by one son, not "why" but "how." I could feel the emotions through the screen which brought tears. Great movie and the actors were superb.
A really good movie.
What an amazeing mother to her to sons ❤
Sounds like my ex husband When my son was about 5 he filed for divorce . Threw us out of the house.. Was abusive to both. My son has not seen his dad in over 15 years . His dad knows where his son is He is the same as this man. Doesn't care . I have taken care of my son for 19 years..
Wow i cried the fathwr was a complete coward😢 but mom raised 2 handsome sons all because of her love and never left them. ❤
Maybe Ryan Borgwardt had studied this film?? He’s the man who recently faked his death (Aug. 12th, 2024; “kayaking accident” on Green Lake, Wisconsin) but actually fleed to Europe, living with a girlfriend. A Proof-of-life video was shared publicly by sheriff Mark Podoll on Nov. 11,2024. Borgwardt has a wife and two kids, 😢and refuses to come home.
Thought about that too
I'm sure the new girlfriend is so proud
Only eight months? Travesty!
The dad was in so much debt he thought it was better to be out of there lifes but he lied so much i dont know how he could do that to his wife and sons
Dont give the ending away people😮
Quite interesting as it similarities to the film called the double standard, starred Robert Foxworth, Pamela Bellwood, Michelle Greene whom also starred in LA Law. T ru e s to ry. - There's more people living double life hidden in plain sight. Happy Monday! Have a good day. 25/11/2024 🇬🇧
Margaret Colin ( Mom ) played Margo on As the World Turns.
@@Ziggy771 THATS where I remember her from.! My mom always watched that show. She's really lovely and a great actress. Played the mom superbly. They all seemed so natural. The dad too.
This happens more than people realize......Most stories are unknown
No he didn’t love them so much or the idiot wouldn’t have left.
Great movie! My gazillonth time watching....😂❤
It's a good one. Nice to see folks watching it for the first time.
Beautiful heart-breaking story.
Margaret Colin is a really good actress. She is so calm and cool. She also was in the movie called Independence Day
A Brilliant film with superb acting by all .Thank you for sharing.
Excellent quality and sound
I can't believe a grown man would do this to his family, jerk. I'm glad she pursued and closed the book.
Very nice movie..i love it
I like their place
A house doesnt have to be big
Cute and cosy and warm is all I need
Maybe, I am just naive because it is very hard to believe this.
Very nice movie 💕
Nice movie. It is worth watching.
WOMEN LIKE THESE TYPE WILL TAKE HIM BACK FOR REAL .. IM TELLEN YA
Love this movie
Family means everything. Crime catches up
wish it had closed captioning for us hearing impaired viewers
Do you find that happens a lot?
I can't😪 get past this Sephora ad to watch the end of the movie!
I can relate to this
Ive Seem B-4. Excellent Depict Based True Events.
GREAT MOVIE....!! MY ATTENTION SPAN IS LIKE A FIVE YEAR OLD........ THEREFORE , ANYTHING OTHER THAN AN INTELLECTUAL MAN KEEPING MY ATTENTION....IS SOMETHING.......🤗
What a heartwarming film.
Great movie! ❤
Good movie. Saw it years ago.
What make me think that he's innocent?
If you are married communicate with your spouse no matter how bad it can be communicate with your spouse work out your finances your issues communicate 🌸🌸
Very interesting and entertaining
So sorry there's No text, Hard to hear what they are saying at times 😔
Very noisy film😮
Very Very beautiful
good 👍 movie 🍿🍿 coward husband/brave woman 😊
Seen one double life story you've seen them all. Done watching 😢
Great story it made me cry🙏
She so lucky she got sons. Mothers with daughters dont have that beautiful life. Sons are much better then daughters. Thats for sure
What a.complete.NARCCISITIC.DUPLITIOUS "father"....beautiful outstanding sons and mother....BRAVO MOMMY