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Cast & Crew

Robert Redford
Director
Donald Sutherland
As Calvin Jarrett
M. Emmet Walsh
As Swim Coach
Adam Baldwin
As Stillman
Timothy Hutton
As Conrad Jarrett
Elizabeth McGovern
As Jeannine Pratt
James B. Sikking
As Ray Hanley
Judd Hirsch
As Dr. Berger

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A privileged family's seemingly perfect life is shattered by the accidental death of their older son, leading to a downward spiral of guilt, grief, and desperation. As the younger son struggles to come to terms with the tragedy, he finds solace in an unlikely friendship with a rebellious girl from his choir group. Meanwhile, his parents are unable to provide the emotional support he needs, leaving him to navigate his painful journey alone. With the help of a perceptive psychiatrist, the family must confront their deepest fears and insecurities in order to heal and move forward.

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