This drama about a family of Italian-American apple farmers sees New York entertainment publicist Bob Tredici (
Marc Grapey) return to the family farm in Indiana after learning that his father, Franco (
Robert Breuler), has been in an accident. Since Bob rejected farming duties long ago to pursue a career in showbusiness, his cousin Greg (
Jeff Puckett) assumes that he will take over the farm when Franco dies. Bob, however, discovers that he likes farming, and he convinces his secretary Happy (
Rebecca Harrell) to come to the farm and pose as his wife to help him win back his father's trust.
A Piece of Eden also features
Tyne Daly and
Frederic Forrest in supporting roles. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide