this one take me by surprise because i have often be disappoint by adrian pasdar in the past and but he catch the perfect balance in this performance and avoid both farce and pathos while deliver humour and real emotion . the always wonderful julie water be terrific here and and anyone who have not yet scene her in 1983 educate rita should rent it immediately ( marvelous film ) . the rest of the support character be well play a well and many marvelously eccentric without go over the top . this one be fun .