19 Jan 1964
Strait-Jacket
After a twenty-year stay at an asylum for a double murder, a mother returns to her estranged daughter where suspicions arise about her behavior.
Anywhere but Here
A story of a mother who knows best... and a daughter who knows better.
Single mother Adele August is bad with money, and even worse when it comes to making decisions. Her straight-laced daughter, Ann, is a successful high school student with Ivy League aspirations. When Adele decides to pack up and move the two of them from the Midwest to Beverly Hills, Calif., to pursue her dreams of Hollywood success, Ann grows frustrated with her mother's irresponsible and impulsive ways.
Top Billed Cast
Susan Sarandon Adele August
Natalie Portman Ann August
Hart Bochner Josh Spritzer
Eileen Ryan Lillian
Ray Baker Ted
John Diehl Jimmy
Shawn Hatosy Benny
Bonnie Bedelia Carol
Faran Tahir Hisham Badir
Shishir Kurup Hisham Badir (voice)
Elisabeth Moss Rachel
John Carroll Lynch Jack Irwin
Caroline Aaron Gail Letterfine
Paul Guilfoyle George Franklin
Thora Birch Mary
Mary Ellen Trainor Homeowner
Ashley Johnson Sarah
Corbin Allred Peter
Eva Amurri Girl on TV
Heather DeLoach Ellen
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