Synopsis

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.

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

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Judy Rosenblatt

Talkative Neighbor

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Mark A. Jones

Lt. Colonel

Julian Vidaurrazaga

Iraq Kid (uncredited)

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