Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Peter FalkSam Kleinman | Sam Kleinman |
 Paul ReiserBen Kleinman | Ben Kleinman |
 Olympia DukakisMuriel Kleinman | Muriel Kleinman |
 Elizabeth PerkinsRachel Kleinman | Rachel Kleinman |
| MMackenzie ConnollyLilly Kleinman | Lilly Kleinman |
 Ann DowdLinda | Linda |
 Mimi LieberBonnie | Bonnie |
 Lydia JordanMia Kleinman | Mia Kleinman |
| CCatherine TaorminaYoung Muriel Kleinman | Young Muriel Kleinman |
 Jerry SeinfeldNot listed | Not listed |
 Richard DuvaYoung Sam Kleinman | Young Sam Kleinman |
 Alison FraserCutie's Mom | Cutie's Mom |
 Michael DuvertRamone Asquincella | Ramone Asquincella |
| TTimothy HsuDrugstore Cashier | Drugstore Cashier |
 Marshall EfronTow Truck Driver | Tow Truck Driver |