Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.

Gena Rowlands
as Mabel Longhetti

Peter Falk
as Nick Longhetti

Fred Draper
as George Mortensen

Lady Rowlands
as Martha Mortensen

Katherine Cassavetes
as Margaret Longhetti

Matthew Labyorteaux
as Angelo Longhetti

Matthew Cassel
as Tony Longhetti

Christina Grisanti
as Maria Longhetti

George Dunn
as Garson Cross

Mario Gallo
as Harold Jensen
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“Mabel” (Gena Rowlands) and husband “Nick” (Peter Falk) are happily enough married. He leads a construction team whilst she tries to cope with their three children. “Mabel” definitely burns the candle at both ends. She wishes to come across as a loving mother and wife whilst presenting a life and so...