Sweet Nothing in My Ear

Sweet Nothing in My Ear is a television movie that debuted on the CBS television network as a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie on April 20, 2008. The film is directed by Joseph Sargent, and is based on a 1998 play of the same name by Stephen Sachs, who also wrote the teleplay. It stars Jeff Daniels and Marlee Matlin as the parents of a Deaf child, played by Noah Valencia, who struggle with deciding to give their child an implant that will allow him to hear again.

The movie opens on a court case between Dan and Laura Miller Daniels, Matlin, who have been married for nine years. It is eventually revealed that they are legally separated, and this is a custody hearing for their son, Adam Valencia. The Millers have always referred to each other as each others best friend, but their relationship began to change when Adam lost his hearing at the age of four. At first, his parents accepted and even embraced this change because Laura is deaf herself. When Adam turns eight years old, Dan begins to explore the idea that with a surgical procedure and cochlear implants, his son may be able to hear once again.The incident that started Dan thinking of it was when Adam was injured because he couldnt hear his fathers call of warning nor see his sign language. The ER doctor who stitched Adams wound mentioned a cochlear implant, and though Dan instantly refused to even consider it, he began to investigate the option on his own. Throughout the movie, other flashbacks show similar situations where hearing would be advantageous in everyday life. On the other side of the coin, other moments show how being deaf helps prevent distraction. ........

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