The Letter (1999 film)

The Letter is a 1999 American drama film directed by Danny Glover. It stars Kirk Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Gennie James. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Cathleen Schine.

The story revolves around the relationship between an elderly man, played by Kirk Douglas, suffering from a progressive neurological disorder similar to Alzheimer's disease, and his granddaughter, portrayed by Gennie James. Kathleen Turner plays the role of the man's daughter and the granddaughter's mother, struggling to care for her father and cope with the changes in his behavior and memory. The film explores themes of family, aging, memory loss, and the challenges of caregiving.