Story about a lesbian mother's struggle to retain custody of her young son. Gena Rowlands, Jane Alexander. Dwayne: Ned Beatty. Joan: Bonnie Bedelia. Mike: Clu Gulager. Freeman: James Sutorius. Mrs. Hunnicutt: Jocelyn Brando. Billy: Keith Mitchell. David: Josh Albee. Dr. Tippit: Gwen Arner. Directed by Jerry Thorpe.