The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.
Naomi Watts
as Elizabeth
Annette Bening
as Karen
Kerry Washington
as Lucy
Jimmy Smits
as Paco
Samuel L. Jackson
as Paul
S. Epatha Merkerson
as Ada
Cherry Jones
as Sister Joanne
Elpidia Carrillo
as Sofia
Shareeka Epps
as Ray
Alexandria M. Salling
as Karen (age 14)
Connor Kramme
as Tom (age 14)
Eileen Ryan
as Nora
