hal holbrook be excellent . martin sheen be excellent . the story line be very touching . hal holbrook son do not know his father be gay when he first come for his annual summer visit . his live in lover and martin sheen and move out during the visit and move in with his very liberal mind sister and brother in law . one of the most memorable exchange for me and take place between martin sheen and his sister when she tell him how much she understand his lifestyle . his response be unexpected but very right on . the son learn accidently about his father and run away but befriend a cablecar operator who help him sort thing out . hope lange be the perfect ex wife . great movie . i wish abc would re release it .