The unfulfilled dreams of his parents and the tensions created at home cause life to become a nightmare for a youngster who seeks release in a withdrawal to his own world.
Talia Shire
as Carol Agnelli
Burt Young
as Rocco Agnelli
Doug McKeon
as Peter
Erica Yohn
as Margaret
Tresa Hughes
as Sister Theresa
Bobby Cassidy
as Michael
Melanie Griffith
as Girl in Hotel Room
Jamie Aff
as Tommy
Constance McCashin
as Marge
Lee Weaver
as Bob
Beverly May
as Mother Superior
Frank Robles
as Store Owner