When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy with their union. In fact, Barbara tries to separate the couple. But, when Barbara suffers a debilitating stroke, Val's compassion and empathy mend the rift between two women, giving Barbara the will to survive. But will Barbara learn to love her daughter-in-law?
Farrah Fawcett
as Val Petherton
Colleen Dewhurst
as Barbara Petherton
Michael Nouri
as Harry Petherton
Bridgette Andersen
as Kate Petherton
Danny Corkill
as Sandy Petherton
Steven Hill
as Teddy Petherton
Terry O'Quinn
as Dr. Wallace
Kenneth Danziger
as Charles
Carmen Argenziano
as Robert Walker
Jayne Atkinson
as
Lora Staley
as
Angelica Andersen
as Young Kate
