A well-lived life deserves an honest, dignified death. In thisunflinching look at society's last taboo, a skilled caring doctor mustlearn to help her too-young patient pass from life--Promises in theDark. Dr. Alexandra Kendall (Marsha Mason) has done everything medicallypossible to save the life of brave, determined 17-year-old Buffy Koenig(Kathleen Beller).
A well-lived life deserves an honest, dignified death. In thisunflinching look at society's last taboo, a skilled caring doctor mustlearn to help her too-young patient pass from life--Promises in theDark. Dr. Alexandra Kendall (Marsha Mason) has done everything medicallypossible to save the life of brave, determined 17-year-old Buffy Koenig(Kathleen Beller).