13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Madge SinclairMiss Tomas | Miss Tomas |
 River PhoenixBrian Ellsworth | Brian Ellsworth |
 Joaquin PhoenixRobby Ellsworth | Robby Ellsworth |
| JJudy FarrellBarbara Ellsworth | Barbara Ellsworth |
| SStephanie EvansKim | Kim |
| BBo KaprallWalter Ellsworth | Walter Ellsworth |