Just after he turns sixteen, Robert finds out that he is adopted. His parents find to their horror that he was kidnaped from his real parents. They decide to tell him about this, even though they fear they might lose him. Robert runs away to find his real parents. He finds and gets close to them, without revealing his true identity. Eventually he must decided where he belongs.
Patty Duke
as Ruth Monroe
Stephen Dorff
as Robert Mendham
Joan Van Ark
as Martha Mendham
Richard Masur
as Earl Monroe
David Birney
as Philip Mendham
Sam Wanamaker
as Grandfather Mendham
Jarred Blancard
as John Monroe (as Jarred Blanchard)
Linda Darlow
as Fran(nie)
Kimberley Warnat
as Sally
Malcolm Stewart
as Paul
Gabe Khouth
as Ace
Troy James
as Jim
