whoever cast this movie be a genius and every character in it be perfect for their part and and they all do an absolutely excellent job in their part . this be a good glimpse of what life be before and during the civil war and the difference between the wealthy and the average white and and the black people . the story give you some insight a to the real issue of the era and and the difficulty that be inherent in everyday living back in those day . the storyline be compelling and and the drama keep your attention through the entire movie . there be character you will fall in love with and there be character you will hate and and you will find yourself emotionally involve . both my wife and i love it and and we will watch it again in a few year and i be sure .