My Own Country

In 1985, East Indian disease specialist Abraham Verghese settles in Johnson City, TN, where his compassion and nonjudgmental treatment brings a sense of comfort to those living with AIDS.

Cast

Naveen Andrews

as Dr. Abraham Verghese

Glenne Headly

as Vickie Talley

Hal Holbrook

as Lloyd Flanders

Swoosie Kurtz

as Hope Flanders

Marisa Tomei

as Mattie Vines

Adam Tomei

as Gordon Vines

Ellora Patnaik

as Rajani Verghese

Peter MacNeill

as Allen

Michael Harris

as Trevor

Sean Hewitt

as Chester Mews

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