After a confrontation with one of his idols dashes his dreams of studying public speaking in college, Richard Pimentel joins the Army and ships off to Vietnam. During his service, Richard loses nearly all of his hearing. Joining a new circle of friends, including a man with cerebral palsy and an alcoholic war veteran, Richard discovers his gift for motivational speaking and becomes an advocate for people with disabilities.
Ron Livingston
as Richard Pimentel
Melissa George
as Christine
Michael Sheen
as Art Honeyman
Marion Ross
as Grandma
Clint Jung
as Richard's Dad
Ridge Canipe
as Young Richard
Rebecca De Mornay
as Richard's Mom
Janssen Van De Yacht
as Toddler Richard
Leslie Nielsen
as Bill Austin
