In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.

Jonathan Jackson
as Alan Parker

Barbara Hershey
as Jean Parker

David Arquette
as George Staub

Erika Christensen
as Jessica Hadley

Cliff Robertson
as Farmer

Nicky Katt
as Ferris

Matt Frewer
as Mr. Clarkson

Barry W. Levy
as Julian Parker

Jackson Warris
as Alan, Age 6

Jeffrey Ballard
as Alan, Age 12