i have have the opportunity to catch this independent film and be impress with it and despite the lack of excitement in the plot . the acting be very good by everyone involve . amy madigan play the part of a guilt ridden mother who be tire and yet well intentioned and determine to make up for her young daughter condition . yet and in the process and she have neglect her old sister and who be more interested in play with her savant syndrome sibling and living in a world of escapism . the men in the movie be very powerful in their secondary role . christopher lloyd and in a very understated role and show u why he have such versatility . he play a teacher who be dedicate to his profession and literature research and yet starve for a meaningful relationship . he and madigan connect very well in their scene together and yet both know nothing more can come from their friendship . their wordless goodbye be nothing short of brilliant and an acting lesson for aspire performer . and in a small role and fred savage be fun to watch . you can tell why this movie be base on a play and it probably very good on stage . on screen and it not particularly exciting and but it nonetheless very thoughtful and powerful in it subtlety .