
Plot
Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.
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Cast

Michael B. Jordan
Charles King

Chanté Adams
Dana Canedy

Jalon Christian
Jordan

Robert Wisdom
Sgt. T.J. Canedy

Tamara Tunie
Penny Canedy

Jasmine Batchelor
Gwen Canedy

Marchánt Davis
Mike Canedy

Susan Pourfar
Miriam

Vanessa Aspillaga
Robin

Grey Henson
Ciro

Johnny M. Wu
Manny

David Wilson Barnes
Schaefer

Spencer Squire
Rosenblum

Melanie Nicholls-King
Kaleshia

Annabel O'Hagan
Waitress

Samuel Caleb Walker
Imhoff

Cleveland Berto
Mohammed

Clark Jackson
Dana's Doctor

Judy Rosenblatt
Talkative Neighbor

Mark A. Jones
Lt. Colonel

Julian Vidaurrazaga
Iraq Kid (uncredited)