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The Gifted One

A gifted child's extraordinary abilities to sense and heal the sick spark a chain of events that lead him to unravel the secrets of his enigmatic past and the origin of his remarkable powers.

As Michael Grant, a gifted boy with extraordinary abilities, grows up, he discovers his true origins. After his parents pass away, Dr. Winslow, his guardian, takes him to a government facility where he's evaluated by Dr. Carl Boardman and a team of doctors. They're astonished to find that Michael uses 100% of his brain, leading to a desperate attempt to capture him. Dr. Winslow and Michael escape, revealing a shocking secret: Michael's real mother abandoned him at birth, leaving behind a mysterious photo and motel receipt. Determined to uncover his true identity, Michael sets out to find his biological mother, while Dr. Boardman relentlessly pursues him.

Info about The Gifted One

Studio(s): Richard Rothstein Productions, NBC Productions

Originally Released: United States, Jun 25, 1989

Production Country: United States

Genres:Fantasy