One True Thing

Ellen Gulden is a successful young New York journalist. But when her mother Kate is diagnosed with cancer she leaves her life in the city to return home and care for her. In the short time they have left the relationship between mother and daughter - tender awkward and revealing - deepens and Ellen is forced to confront painful truths about her adored father.But in the weeks that follow Kate's death events take a shocking and unexpected turn. Family emotions are laid bare as a new drama is played out and overnight Ellen goes from devoted daughter to prime suspect accused of the mercy killing of her 'one true thing'.One True Thing is the devastating story of a mother and daughter of love and loss and of shattering choices.