Based on a true case, this tells the story of two parents in New Jersey whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her alive on life support systems, or to disconnect them and let her die with some dignity left.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Brian KeithJoe Quinlan | Joe Quinlan |
 Piper LaurieJulie Quinlan | Julie Quinlan |
 David HuffmanPaul Armstrong | Paul Armstrong |
 Stephanie ZimbalistMary Ellen Quinlan | Mary Ellen Quinlan |
 Biff McGuireFather Tom | Father Tom |
 David SpielbergDr. Mason | Dr. Mason |
 Bert FreedDr. Julius Korein | Dr. Julius Korein |