Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focusing his energy on his work. One day, the traumatic past that eats away at him returns when he meets Kay Davies, a woman connected to the bloody event. Against all odds, Arlis and Kay fall in love; however, when his father, Roy, reappears in his life -- with the coldhearted Ginnie in tow -- Arlis must deal with his past demons.

Meg Ryan
as Kay Davies

Dennis Quaid
as Arlis Sweeney

James Caan
as Roy Sweeney

Gwyneth Paltrow
as Ginnie

Julia McNeal
as Sarah Willets

Ron Kuhlman
as Clem Willets

Jerry Swindall
as Young Arlis

Ryan Bohls
as Scotty Willets

Ez Perez
as Boy in Suit

Craig Erickson
as Tiny Ted