Famed R&B singer and actress Jill Scott is set to headline the Lifetime Movie Network's original film 'Sins of the Mother,' a touching story about the harsh realities of love, forgiveness and the bond between mother and daughter. Based on author Carleen Brice's moving novel 'Orange Mint and Honey,' the film features Scott as reformed alcoholic Nona; Nicole Beharie ('American Violet') as her daughter, Shay; and Mimi Rogers ('The Door in the Floor') as Nona's sponsor, Lois.

'Sins of the Mother' will premiere Sunday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, on Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime's sister network and the second highest rated women's channel.

Graduate student Shay Hunter reaches a crossroads when she finds herself broke, burned out and unable to cope with the stress of school. With nowhere else to go, she embarks on a journey home to Tacoma, Wash., to face her abusive, alcoholic, estranged mother, Nona. When she gets to Washington, Shay is surprised to find Nona completely transformed, living life as a recovered alcoholic with a new daughter. Confused by her mother's new path, Shay must learn to move past her pent-up anger and awaken her own relationships.