Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jessica Lange | ... | Beth Macauley | |
Arliss Howard | ... | Charles Simon | |
Joan Cusack | ... | Jody | |
Chris O'Donnell | ... | Chris Macauley | |
Kathy Bates | ... | Lisa Coleman | |
Tom Mason | ... | John Macauley | |
Charlie Korsmo | ... | Matt Macauley | |
Belita Moreno | ... | Mrs. Buckley | |
Jim Haynie | ... | Mr. Buckley | |
Corey Carrier | ... | Winston Buckley | |
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Shannon Moffett | ... | Dale Buckley |
Kevin Corrigan | ... | Mike | |
David Cale | ... | Fred | |
Constance Shulman | ... | Carly | |
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Mark Hardwick | ... | Ian |
A mother of two sons finds life considerably difficult on her own after the death of her beloved husband. Due to debt she must move them to Baltimore, and deal with the hardships and all that comes with the city life. Written by MasoK <grok@tri-lakes.net>
Lange is her usual extraordinary self, especially in that part of the film depicting--quite aptly--the onset of acute depression. Cusack deserves her oscar nomination--manages expertly one of the most appealing characters you will ever see on screen. Comedy, romance, and everyday tragedy put together
in an affecting script that has few weak moments. If you are drawn to small films centered on human relationships that draw sniffles and chuckles of recognition and a welcome sigh of relief when it all turns out at the end, you will love this film.