A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
Julianne Moore
as Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson
as Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern
as Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan
as Bruce Ryan
Ellary Porterfield
as Tuff Ryan
Simon Reynolds
as Ray the Milkman
Robert Clark
as Dick Ryan
Michael Seater
as Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
Jordan Todosey
as Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Jack Murray
as Rog Ryan at 17 yrs
Noni White
as Pauline
Nora Dunn
as Girl Group Member
