This family drama by actress and first-time director Anne DeSalvo centers around four adult sisters who are forced to re-evaluate their situations after tragedy strikes. The oldest of the clan, Grace (
Mercedes Ruehl), is called upon to be the tower of strength, even though she is widely perceived to be a replica of their mother Dolly (
Cloris Leachman), a woman who, like Grace, has unfailingly devoted much of her life to a husband who doesn't appreciate her as he should. Christine (
Sean Young) is separated from her job-obsessed husband Paul (
Jamey Sheridan), and contemplates divorcing him even though they have a young daughter. Another sister, Denise (
Dinah Manoff), rejects the idea of marriage despite the advances of boyfriend Lawrence (
Mark Harmon); youngest sister Dolores (
Lily Knight) has become mentally challenged due to an accident, and has trouble relating to her older siblings. Dolores has found a romantic interest, but the family feels she is unable to cope with such an attachment at her age. Through the aid of Dolly's sisters Splendora (
Lee Grant) and Loretta (
Edith Fields), the family tries to retain its bond and deal with unexpected tragedy. ~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide