"They're not crazy... they're family..."

2006

1h 41m

6.3(17 votes)

Drama

Overview

A woman's schizophrenia affects her relationships with her husband and son.

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13 members

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Marcia Gay Harden

Mary Marino

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Griffin Miner

Young Chris

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Devon Gearhart

Chris Marino

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Julie Upton

Aunt Joanne

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Joe Pantoliano

John Marino

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Harriet Oser

Mrs. Greer

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Marcus Johns

Sam

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Sophi Bairley

Dawn

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Antony Del Rio

Gregg

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Bill Erfurth

Officer Savage

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Danny Kennedy

Tony

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Nicholas Alexander

Student (uncredited)

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Danny Rawley

Student (uncredited)

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