A young father asks for pumpkins at the local farm stand. "In August? No." the farmer replies. The farmer ruminates on the odd request and gets involved with strangers for the first time since his son's death long ago.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sam ElliottJess Sanford | Jess Sanford |
 John CorbettTom Marks | Tom Marks |
 Sarah PaulsonBeth Marks | Beth Marks |
 Karen AllenClaire Sanford | Claire Sanford |
 Emily Alyn LindVanessa Marks | Vanessa Marks |
| EElizabeth McLaughlinTammy | Tammy |
 Max CharlesGordon Marks | Gordon Marks |
 Richard FitzpatrickTed Zachary | Ted Zachary |
 Jeremy AkermanReverend Bob Danforth | Reverend Bob Danforth |
 Eric KeenleysideWade Miller | Wade Miller |
 Tegan MossAdult Vanessa | Adult Vanessa |
| DDawn McKelvie CyrAbby Hildman | Abby Hildman |
| RRhonda McLeanReader | Reader |
 Glen LefchakRick Zackary | Rick Zackary |
 Jennie RaymondRita | Rita |
 Joshua RushActor (voice, uncredited) | Actor (voice, uncredited) |