
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Timothy Hutton's father, actor Jim Hutton, passed away prior to filming. Timothy Hutton has said that he did not use his mourning as a basis for Conrad's depression.
Karen:
Conrad. Let's have a great Christmas. Let's have... a great year. Let's have the best year of our whole lives. We can, you know... this could be the best one ever.
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
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