Go Fish

Drawn together by the death of their mother and the urgent need to choose a caretaker for their mentally-challenged brother Timmy, four siblings who couldn't be more different attempt to reconcile the past while pondering their prospects for the future in director Lawrence L. Simeone's affecting family drama. A simple waitress whose paycheck-to-paycheck existence leaves little room for enjoying life, Sammy makes way to the family cabin to meet with her powerful L.A. attorney brother Richard and unpredictable, wandering brother Alan. As the three estranged siblings come together to share their memories and choose who is best fit to take on the responsibility of caring for Timmy, The Johnson siblings learn that even in the hardest of times, the family bond remains the strongest bond of all.

Directed by Lawrence L. Simeone, Go Fish leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Maguire, Donnie Jarman, Polly W. LePorte — 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 2000.