

Comedy · Drama · TV Movie
Overview
Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife due to the pressures of his job taking care of four developmentally disabled men: obsessive-compulsive Norman, bipolar Arnold, childlike Lucien, and schizophrenic Barry. When Jack announces his decision to leave his job, his four charges react quite unexpectedly to the news.
Top Cast


Nathan Lane
Nathan Lane
Norman Bulansky
Nathan Lane
Norman Bulansky


Robert Sean Leonard
Robert Sean Leonard
Barry Klemper
Robert Sean Leonard
Barry Klemper


Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn
Jack Palmer
Tony Goldwyn
Jack Palmer


Michael Jeter
Michael Jeter
Arnold Wiggins
Michael Jeter
Arnold Wiggins


Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
Lucien P. Singer
Courtney B. Vance
Lucien P. Singer


Mare Winningham
Mare Winningham
Sheila
Mare Winningham
Sheila


Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Mary Fremus
Elizabeth Wilson
Mary Fremus


Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Bob Klemper
Richard Jenkins
Bob Klemper


Lynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen
Mrs. Tracy
Lynne Thigpen
Mrs. Tracy


Caroline Aaron
Caroline Aaron
Mrs. Warren
Caroline Aaron
Mrs. Warren
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