i have never see a good movie on tv than the blackwater lightship . declan ( keith mcerlean ) be in his final stage of aid and decides to spend the last of his day at his grandmother dora ( angela lansbury ) house . his mother lily ( dianne wiest ) and sister helen ( gina mckee ) come to be with him and as well a two of his friend and paul ( sam robards ) and larry ( brian f. obyrne ) . a his family learn to accept the fact that he die and they begin to mend their relationship with each other and to forget a long time misunderstanding that have keep them apart for many year . i can not find the word to say what a strong and powerful and emotional movie this be about life and love . for fan of angela lansbury and dianne wiest and this be a must see ( although and of course and it a must see for everyone ) . if you miss it when it air in february and catch it when it on again . do not forget to bring a box of tissue .