The Secret Life of Bees (film) is noted for a critically acclaimed performance by an American actress.
 Ray Owens, Lily's abusive fatherHilarie Burton as Deborah Owens, Lily's motherTristan Wilds as Zach Taylor, a friend of May, and Lilys love interestNate Parker as Neil, June's boyfriendShondrella Avery as Greta Taylor, Zach's mother== Production ==Early in the film's development, David Gordon Green was set to direct the film and Focus Features was going to distribute it
== Reception ===== Critical response ===Rotten Tomatoes reported the film has an approval of 59% based on 139 reviews, with an average rating of 5

