Breaking out of prison with a child in her womb and a dream of a normal existence, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) resolves to get a job and lead a good, Christian life. But the ghosts from her past -- including an ex-boyfriend (Rob Knepper) who wants to pimp her out and a sadistic mother (Ellen Burstyn) who plots to take away Arlene's baby -- have other plans. This made-for-TV drama is based on Marsha Norman's off-Broadway play.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rebecca De MornayArlene Holsclaw | Arlene Holsclaw |
 Robert KnepperCarl | Carl |
| CCarol Mitchell-LeonRuby | Ruby |
 Richard JenkinsChaplain | Chaplain |
 Ellen BurstynArlie's Mother | Arlie's Mother |
 Tandy CronynPlacement Worker | Placement Worker |
| NNorm SkaggsBrian Craig | Brian Craig |
| SSue BugdenParole Agent | Parole Agent |
| KKevin DeweyDriver in Pickup | Driver in Pickup |
| SSean SweeneyBoy in Pickup | Boy in Pickup |
 Jack SwansonArlie’s Father | Arlie’s Father |
| AAmy DottYoung Arlie | Young Arlie |
 Bruce EversPrison Guard | Prison Guard |
| LLinda PierceShopkeeper | Shopkeeper |
 Suzi BassProcessor | Processor |
| RRosemary NewcottJob Counselor | Job Counselor |
 David DwyerParaplegic | Paraplegic |