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Over the course of one night, a woman drives across LA with her heroin addict brother in search of a detox center, with his two-year-old daughter in tow.


Teenagers Rose and Bennett were in love, and then a car crash claimed Bennett's life. He left behind a grieving mother, father and younger brother, and Rose was left all alone. She has no family to turn to for support, so when she finds out she's pregnant, she winds up at the Brewer's door. She needs their help, and although they can't quite admit it, they each need her so they can begin to heal.

Pierce Brosnan
Allen Brewer

Susan Sarandon
Grace Brewer

Carey Mulligan
Rose

Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Bennett Brewer

Johnny Simmons
Ryan Brewer
Kevin Hagan
Priest

Amy Morton
Lydia

Deirdre O'Connell
Joyce

Miles Robbins
Sean Brewer

Cara Seymour
Janis
The Greatest is a drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of car accident, death of lover, woman director, grieving parents, drug withdrawal, pregnant without husband. Directed by Shana Feste, it stars Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon, Carey Mulligan. Teenagers Rose and Bennett were in love, and then a car crash claimed Bennett's life. He left behind a grieving mother, father and younger brother, and Rose was left all alone. She has no family to turn to for support, so when she finds out she's pregnant, she winds up at the Brewer's door. She needs their help, and although they can't quite admit it, they each need her so they can begin to heal.
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