A young boy sets out to build a working airplane in order to allow him to escape with his mother from his abusive father.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Randy TravisBilly Joe | Billy Joe |
 Matt LetscherJohn John (adult) | John John (adult) |
 Rusty SchwimmerZeola | Zeola |
 Romy RosemontSondra | Sondra |
 Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorEarlene | Earlene |
| CChristian CraftJohn John | John John |