Overview
In 1971, in the small town of Shirley Falls, in Maine, the odd and lonely secretary Isabelle Goodrow raises her teenager daughter Amy alone. She has only two friends in her job among her gossiper colleagues. When her overprotected daughter is seduced by her mathematic teacher Peter Robertson, the world of Isabelle falls apart. She becomes lost and loses her confidence on Amy, spoiling their relationship. Their bond gets tied again when Isabelle discloses her inner secrets from the past to Amy.
Cast
- Elisabeth Shue as Isabelle Goodrow
- Hanna Hall as Amy Goodrow
- Conchata Ferrell as Bev
- Viola Davis as Dottie
- Marylouise Burke as Arlene
- Martin Donovan as Peter Robertson
- Lucia Scarano as Hairdresser
- Stephi Lineburg as Stacy
- Brett Kelley as Flip Rawley
- Ashton Lunceford as Julie McGinn