The true story of Jan Scruggs, an embittered Vietnam veteran who returns from the war a broken man. However, with the help of his loving wife Becky, he begins to find a new life for himself, and a personal goal when he agrees to begin a determined campaign to raise funds for a veteran's memorial.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Eric RobertsJan Scruggs | Jan Scruggs |
 Glynnis O'ConnorBecky Scruggs | Becky Scruggs |
 Marshall ColtJack Wheeler | Jack Wheeler |
 Scott PaulinBob Doubek | Bob Doubek |
 Lee PurcellSandie | Sandie |
 Brock PetersPaul Turner | Paul Turner |
 Gloria CarlinMonica | Monica |
 Jordan CharneySpreiregen | Spreiregen |
 Tamlyn TomitaMaya Ying Lin | Maya Ying Lin |
 Laurence LuckinbillSenator Bob Mathias | Senator Bob Mathias |
| LLinden ChilesSenator John Warner | Senator John Warner |
 Conrad BachmannH. Ross Perot | H. Ross Perot |
| JJames F. KellyWebb | Webb |
 David WellsJames Watt | James Watt |
| SStuart NisbetPhil Burton | Phil Burton |
 Tom EverettThompson | Thompson |
 Eloy CasadosNot listed | Not listed |
 Gary HershbergerNot listed | Not listed |
 Alley MillsSue, Stone Worker | Sue, Stone Worker |
 John LafayetteNot listed | Not listed |
| LLaura OwensElisa Wheeler | Elisa Wheeler |
 Ed WilliamsChaplin | Chaplin |