this film never fail to make me cry . however and it never manipulate the tear . there such a truth and realness to the presentation of the material not maudlin or contrive in any way . the performance be wonderful all around . phyllis frelich and ed waterstreet be superb and mare winingham couldn not be well . two of television most breathtaking scene be in this movie the scene where winingham character confront her mother comment about be irresponsible and the scene where winingham character be alone in the church . if this movie ( specifically these scene ) do not punch a hole in your chest than you aren not human .