Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.
as Shelby Coles
as Meade Howell
as Corinne Coles
as Lute McNeil
as Ellen Coles
as Liz Odis
as Isaac Coles
as Clark Coles
as Gram (Miss Caroline)
as Dr. Havermeyer
as Lincoln Odis
as Hannibal
as Eunice
as Emmaline
as Josephine
as Preacher
as Mr. Hawkins
as Gigi
as Nita
as Barbie McNeil
as Mattie McNeil
as Sabina
as Young Corinne
as Sorority Girl
as Dean Wright
as Ovalite Man
as Dockhaven Hostess
as Young Isaac
as Female Patient
as Young Clark
as Willa
as Florist
as Tina McNeil
as Minister