Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
Gena Rowlands
as Mabel Longhetti
Peter Falk
as Nick Longhetti
Fred Draper
as George Mortensen
Lady Rowlands
as Martha Mortensen
Katherine Cassavetes
as Margaret Longhetti
Matthew Labyorteaux
as Angelo Longhetti
Matthew Cassel
as Tony Longhetti
Christina Grisanti
as Maria Longhetti
George Dunn
as Garson Cross
Mario Gallo
as Harold Jensen
Eddie Shaw
as Dr. Zepp
Angelo Grisanti
as Vito Grimaldi
