This is one of the BEST Disney movies I have ever seen! I rank it right up there with "Old Yeller"! In fact I have trouble deciding which of the two I like the best!
16 year old Ryan Delaney desires to go to college so that he can support his family. He is determined to find a job to finance his schooling. His mother (although loving) does not support his desire. Her opposition only becomes stronger when Ryan's younger brother Sullivan (Zachary Bennett) is re-introduced into their lives. She tells Ryan he must look after Sullivan, so Ryan resents Sullivan, however Sullivan loves his big brother and will do anything to help him find his dream!
Ryan's big chance comes when he gets the opportunity to be a camp counselor. He registers Sullivan as a camp attendee and believes it will all work out. Woe unto quick optimism, as both brothers have a lot of struggles to endure, and they will need each other! Sullivan knows this, but can he convince his older brother (who feels the need to separate himself from his young brother).
I want to make this note: Zachary Bennett's performance is among the best. As well as Henry Thomas in E.T. and Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense!
16 year old Ryan Delaney desires to go to college so that he can support his family. He is determined to find a job to finance his schooling. His mother (although loving) does not support his desire. Her opposition only becomes stronger when Ryan's younger brother Sullivan (Zachary Bennett) is re-introduced into their lives. She tells Ryan he must look after Sullivan, so Ryan resents Sullivan, however Sullivan loves his big brother and will do anything to help him find his dream!
Ryan's big chance comes when he gets the opportunity to be a camp counselor. He registers Sullivan as a camp attendee and believes it will all work out. Woe unto quick optimism, as both brothers have a lot of struggles to endure, and they will need each other! Sullivan knows this, but can he convince his older brother (who feels the need to separate himself from his young brother).
I want to make this note: Zachary Bennett's performance is among the best. As well as Henry Thomas in E.T. and Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense!