Plainsong

Tom Guthrie, a high school history teacher, is faced with raising two young sons after his wife leaves him. Maggie Jones, a fellow teacher, tries to provide comfort and support.

Cast

Aidan Quinn

as Tom Guthrie

Rachel Griffiths

as Maggie Jonas

America Ferrera

as Victoria Roubideaux

Geoffrey Lewis

as Raymond McPheron

William Andrews

as Harold McPheron

Megan Follows

as Ella Guthrie

Zachery Ty Bryan

as Russell Beckman

Cody Arens

as Bobby Guthrie

Mick Hazen

as Ike Guthrie

Marian Seldes

as Iva Stearns

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