Unconditional

"Unconditional" tells the compelling story of how a seven-year old boy's unconditional love for his mother prevails over the destructiveness of her drug addiction. Set in a run-down California neighborhood, a young boy struggles to find his place amid the chaos of his mother's loveless one-night stands and all-night drug binges. Despite her downward spiral, this courageous little boy's love for his mother never falters, and we see how it deepens when she is nearly taken from him.

Directed by Brandon Clay Thomas, Unconditional leans on a strong ensemble — Hudson Leick, Richard Bradley, Walker Brandt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.