A single mother is overprotective of her mentally challenged son, which has made him angry and difficult, while she denies herself a social life. Things change for the better when the boy gains self-esteem training for the Special Olympics, and his mother learns to let go.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Susan Saint JamesSamantha 'Sam' Kandal | Samantha 'Sam' Kandal |
 Beau BridgesBud Herren | Bud Herren |
 Loretta SwitCaroline Baker | Caroline Baker |
| RRicky WittmanJohn Kandal | John Kandal |
 Janet MacLachlanLinda Killian | Linda Killian |
 Fred DryerLarry Kandal | Larry Kandal |
 René AuberjonoisHoward | Howard |
 Nicholas PryorGreg Baker Sr. | Greg Baker Sr. |
 Lynn CarlinMolly Edward | Molly Edward |
 Pat PetersenGreg Baker Jr. | Greg Baker Jr. |
 Andrew ParksJames Leonard | James Leonard |
| KKhalif BobatoonJoey | Joey |
| EEdith FieldsGift Shop Customer | Gift Shop Customer |
 Rafer JohnsonSelf | Self |
| LLucinda JanyWanda | Wanda |
| MMichael FarrellMike | Mike |
| CCasey BridgesSean | Sean |
| JJudith BridgesAlice | Alice |
| SSelma ArcherdDress Shop Saleslady | Dress Shop Saleslady |
| HHarley RandomDebbie | Debbie |
 Ron MasakOlympics Announcer | Olympics Announcer |
 Jordan BridgesNot listed | Not listed |
| DDaniel MorenoNot listed | Not listed |
| EErin FarrellNot listed | Not listed |
| KKathleen HellerPrincipal | Principal |