Adam

Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.

Cast

Hugh Dancy

as Adam Raki

Rose Byrne

as Beth Buchwald

Peter Gallagher

as Marty Buchwald

Amy Irving

as Rebecca Buchwald

Frankie Faison

as Harlan

Mark Linn-Baker

as Sam Klieber

Haviland Morris

as Lyra

Adam LeFevre

as Mr. Wardlow

Mike Hodge

as Judge

Peter O'Hara

as Williams

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