Promises to Keep (1985)

Plot Summary

Robert Mitchum stars alongside son Christopher and grandson Bentley in this powerful drama about family and forgiveness costarring Tess Harper and Claire Bloom. Diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, Wyoming ranch foreman Jack Palmer (Robert Mitchum) makes the trek to Los Angeles for treatment. On the way, he decides to visit the family he deserted 30 years earlier and hasn't seen since. While his ex-wife Sally (Bloom) tries to forgive him, their son Tom (Christopher Mitchum) remains deeply embittered and refuses to even shake hands. Bonding with his grandson Johnny (Bentley Mitchum), who's thrilled to finally meet him, Jack tries to make amends for the past with what little time he has left.