Shirley Cooperberg heads a Montreal Jewish family. During her husband's operation, her brood arrives at the hospital — failed writer Eli, neurotic Susan, and successful theatrical producer Edward. An onslaught of one-liners find targets amid sibling rivalries and angst-ridden animosities.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ellen BurstynShirley Cooperberg | Shirley Cooperberg |
 Amanda PlummerSusan Cooperberg | Susan Cooperberg |
 Mary McDonnellDiane | Diane |
 Ted LevineEli Cooperberg | Eli Cooperberg |
 Mark BlumEdward Cooperberg | Edward Cooperberg |
 Geneviève BujoldJoelle | Joelle |
 Jacob TierneySimon Cooperberg | Simon Cooperberg |
 Roc LaFortuneTV Repairman | TV Repairman |
 Macha GrenonLinda | Linda |
 Geneviève BrouilletteNurse | Nurse |
 Dorothée BerrymanMarie Josée | Marie Josée |
| BBrigid TierneyChelsea | Chelsea |
| DDaniel SkorzewskiBill | Bill |
 Gilles PelletierPriest | Priest |
 Yardly KavanaghMaternity Nurse | Maternity Nurse |
 France ArbourBus Driver's Wife | Bus Driver's Wife |
 Matt HollandOrderly | Orderly |
| JJacob LessardJacob | Jacob |
| NNatan DotanSchoolboy Leader | Schoolboy Leader |
| EEliana DotanChoir Girl Leader | Choir Girl Leader |