In a 1950s-era Missouri town the life of a couple is thrown into chaos when the husband's sister is released from the local asylum and comes to live with the family.

Michael Biehn
as Landy Bretthorst

Tatum O'Neal
as Grace Bretthorst

Penelope Ann Miller
as Bea Bretthorst

Joel Gretsch
as Dan Jones

Tricia Leigh Fisher
as Ella Jean Jones

Scott Wilson
as Reverend Potter

Piper Laurie
as Marta Shrank

Audrey Wasilewski
as Opal Lynn Carter

Gregory James
as Phil Carter

Rylee Fansler
as Carrie Staley