Promised a Miracle (1988)

Overview
"Promised a Miracle" is a 1988 American drama movie directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. The movie script, co-written by Jud Kinberg and Joel Oliansky, was based on a real story. The plot revolves around a devout Christian couple, Lucky and Alice Parker, who think that faith recovery can cure their diabetic kid's condition.

Plot
The film begins with the Parkers, depicted by Judge Reinhold and Rosanna Arquette, living a peaceful life with their two boys. The California farming family is deeply spiritual, attending church routinely and taking part in different spiritual activities. Their faith is tested when their young boy Wesley is diagnosed with diabetes.

Spiritual Intervention
Firm believers of faith healing, the Parkers refuse standard medical treatment for Wesley. Alice begins to rely on the preachings of a charismatic faith healer, Brother Hadley, even when Wesley's health starts decreasing.

Awful Turn
Wesley's condition progressively gets worse up until he falls into a coma and dies due to an insulin shortage. This event shatters the faith of the Parker household and makes them question their blind rely on faith recovery. On top of their grief, they also face legal charges of neglecting their son's medical needs.

After-effects
A bitter court fight takes place where the Parkers are accused of manslaughter due to the fact that of their severe religious beliefs. The parents express their remorse and regret, understanding their overzealous faith resulted in unfathomable consequences. They start an objective to avoid others from making the same error.

Ending
The terrible story ends with the acquittal of the Parkers based on the understanding that they did not intentionally damage their kid. They resolve to honor Wesley's memory by speaking up versus the misuse of religious faith, especially faith healing.

Conclusion
"Promised a Miracle" is basically a review of blind faith, particularly faith recovery. It explores how important medical treatments need to not be curtailed due to extreme religious beliefs. The movie leaves viewers with the effective message that while faith can provide spiritual convenience, it shouldn't supersede medical help.

The movie includes remarkable efficiencies, especially by Rosanna Arquette and Judge Reinhold. Their portrayal of the Parker couple's grief, regret, and solve to secure others from their fate adds depth to the movie's core message.

"Promised a Miracle" is a poignant expedition of faith, faith, and the mistakes of fanaticism that has actually withstood through the years because of its expressive story and impactful efficiencies.

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