The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
After the divorce from Michael, Tessa raises her daughters Kate and Lara alone. None of them can stand Michael's new young wife Carolyn, a model. But when Tessa learns that she's suffering from cancer and soon will die, she tries to get her kids to accept Carolyn as new mother. She takes them on a trip across the country to her father Jacob's ranch in Wyoming. During this trip, Tessa tries to teach Carolyn about the responsibilities involved in raising kids.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Nancey SilversWriter
- Peter Manning RobinsonOriginal Music Composer
- Gabrielle BeaumontDirector
Cast
- Jill EikenberryTessa
- Laura LeightonCarolyn
- Lloyd BridgesJacob
- Rosemary ForsythDr. Angela Crane
- James ReadMichael
- Monica ParkerMarie
- Sarah MartineckLara
- Michael CovertTrucker #1
- Willy ParsonsTrucker #2
- Gloria CamdenWaitress
- David Jean ThomasGas Station Owner
- Michele HarrellSecretary
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Themes
parent child relationshipmodeldivorcewoman director