Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Donald Sutherland
as Calvin Jarrett
Mary Tyler Moore
as Beth Jarrett
Judd Hirsch
as Dr. Berger
Timothy Hutton
as Conrad Jarrett
M. Emmet Walsh
as Swim Coach
Elizabeth McGovern
as Jeannine Pratt
Dinah Manoff
as Karen
Fredric Lehne
as Lazenby
James B. Sikking
as Ray Hanley
Basil Hoffman
as Sloan
Quinn K. Redeker
as Ward
Mariclare Costello
as Audrey
