Drama starring Jessica Lange. When Beth Macauley's building contractor husband dies suddenly, she is shocked to discover that he had run up huge business debts. As she struggles to bring up her two sons alone, Beth is forced to make some difficult decisions.
Jessica Lange gives another powerful performance as a mother coping with starting life anew after the death of her husband in this tender drama from director Paul Brickman. Trying to pay off mounting debts and reduced to living in a small apartment with her sons (Charlie Korsmo and Chris O'Donnell, in one of his first roles), she also tries to begin a new relationship while battling against depression. Honest and absorbing, this once again confirms Lange as one of the best actresses of her generation. Watch out, too, for strong supporting turns from the excellent Joan Cusack and Kathy Bates.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Beth Macauley | Jessica Lange |
| Chris Macauley | Chris O'Donnell |
| Matt Macauley | Charlie Korsmo |
| Charles Simon | Arliss Howard |
| John Macauley | Tom Mason |
| Jody | Joan Cusack |
| Lisa Coleman | Kathy Bates |
| Winston Buckley | Corey Carrier |
| Mr Buckley | Jim Haynie |
| Mrs Buckley | Belita Moreno |
| Dale Buckley | Shannon Moffett |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Paul Brickman |
