Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor started treating her for extreme depression and panic disorder. Weened from strong medications she had taken all her life, at age 36, she emerged for the last time and started a rehabilitation program in the home of a volunteer married couple. There she met a fellow patient with whom she developed a romantic relationship. She also started a college degree. This followed with a long-term professional success in the field of mental health.
as Marie Balter
as Joe Balter
as Dr. Blackwell
as Lucy Stavros
as Mr. Edmond
as Little Marie
as Marie at 16
as Pa
as Ma Bartello
as Natural Mother
as Dr. Pitteo
as Dr. Potts
as Dr. Sara Steppe
as Dr. Burt
as Dr. Baldanza
as Lee
as Barbara
as Alan
as Jim
as Mother Superior
