A 75-year old widow struggles with being a burden to those she loves. Though determined not to rely on her children, she is forced to move in with her daughter after a serious fall, and the family learns to face the future with dignity and hope.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Olympia DukakisEmily Miller | Emily Miller |
 Lindsay WagnerJanet | Janet |
 Jean StapletonHenry Dutton | Henry Dutton |
 Ray WiseRichard | Richard |
 George HearnArthur | Arthur |
 Joan LeslieRuthie | Ruthie |
 Paul ScherrerEric | Eric |
 Amzie StricklandGladys | Gladys |
 Edward HerrmannRobert | Robert |
| SSheila Allen-JonesMrs. Friedan | Mrs. Friedan |
| MMartin GoslinsJack Bergman | Jack Bergman |
| MMichele HarrellElaine | Elaine |
| DDenis HeamesTommy | Tommy |
| TTim Conover WhiteYardman | Yardman |
| CCarol BivinsFurniture Buyer | Furniture Buyer |
| TTodd Cameron BrownYoung Robert | Young Robert |
| IIsaac ClayMedical Salesman | Medical Salesman |
| KKort FalkenbergCharles | Charles |
| SSuzanne Goddard-SmythePhysical Therapist | Physical Therapist |
 Neal LernerFurniture Buyer | Furniture Buyer |
| DDon LewisPhysical Therapist | Physical Therapist |
| LLulie NewcombYoung Emily | Young Emily |
| LLyndsay RiddellYoung Janet | Young Janet |
| RRobert RothwellMinister | Minister |
| SSteve RogersYoung Arthur | Young Arthur |
 Viola Kates StimpsonCathryn | Cathryn |