manna from heaven be heavenly . this be a movie for the family teen and grandparent can enjoy it together . but it isn not syrupy sweet or silly . the character really be character . the plot be somewhat complex and you have to pay attention and but it like put a puzzle together a it all fall into place bit by bit . the period beginning be like watch an old photo album and or remember back when . it extremely well do with very accurate hairstyle and costume . the story move along quickly with twist and turn and lot of fun . a special treat be to watch the large cast of familiar face and many of whom we haven not see in much too long a time . part of the fun be to recognize and name them mentally a they appear and though this can be distract . cloris leachman by the end of the film look a if she have a make over on oprah . i have never see faye grant in a movie only know her a grace mother in the tv series save grace . she be great and even minus the southern accent . and i do not even recognize shelly duvall . the five sister who create this very lovely film be a very talented quintet and sister theresa be a heavenly treasure .