A Child's Wish

A family discovers their youngest daughter has cancer. But the real struggle has yet to start.

Cast

John Ritter

as Ed Chandler

Tess Harper

as Joanna Chandler

Anna Chlumsky

as Missy Chandler

Sarah Chalke

as Melinda

Karl David-Djerf

as Scott

Kevin McNulty

as Robbie

David James Lewis

as Rick

Janine Cox

as Karen

Aurelio Dinunzio

as Hank

Merrilyn Gann

as Dr. Cross

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