The son in a close-knit family of Wisconsin dairy farmers decides to get married and move out of the house, just as his mother discovers she has incurable leukemia and only a short time to live.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Patricia NealPeg Gerlach | Peg Gerlach |
 Ed FlandersCarl Gerlach | Carl Gerlach |
 Marc SingerAndy Gerlach | Andy Gerlach |
 Meg FosterJudy Pines | Judy Pines |
 Charles HaidWillie McCreevy | Willie McCreevy |
 Doreen LangMillie Havemeyer | Millie Havemeyer |
 Med FloryJohn Tillman | John Tillman |
| JJim KastenM.C. | M.C. |
| OOliver JacquesClifford Canby | Clifford Canby |
| AA.R. BowlesHarold Redman | Harold Redman |
| JJames EschAuctioneer | Auctioneer |
| RRon TimmHarvey | Harvey |
| SSharon RybackiMrs. Weldy | Mrs. Weldy |
| MMarcie ReicheVera Steelwright | Vera Steelwright |
 Rex Steven SikesTownsperson | Townsperson |