In the Family (2011 film)
In the Family is a 2011 independent drama film that was the directorial debut of Patrick Wang. It tells the story of the surviving partner's attempt to maintain his relationship with his dead partner's young son. Cast Sebastian Banes – Chip Hines Patrick Wang – Joey Williams or Chin-Mei Lang (pre-foster name) Trevor St. John – Cody Hines Park Overall - Sally Hines Chip Taylor - Darryl Hines Kelly McAndrew - Eileen Robey Peter Hermann - Dave Robey Eisa Davis - Anne Carter Zoe Winters - Helene Christina Hogue - Cheryl Elaine Bromka - Gloria Brian Murray - Paul Hawkes Susan Kellerman - Marge Hawkes Reception Critical response The film has received critical acclaim since its release. Rotten Tomatoes gives a score of 97% based on 29 reviews, with an average score of 8.4/10. At Metacritic it scored 82% based on reviews from 9 critics, considered "universal acclaim". Acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert awarded the film 4 out of 4 stars and quote, "I was completely absorbed from beginning to end. What a courageous first feature this is, a film that sidesteps shopworn stereotypes and tells a quiet, firm, deeply humanist story about doing the right thing". Kevin Uhlich of