13 Mar 1986
Swati Muthyam
After an autistic man impulsively marries a young widow, she must move to the city and ensure the welfare of her new family, against the glare of societal judgement and financial struggle.
Adam
A story about two strangers. One a little stranger than the other...
Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.
Top Billed Cast
Hugh Dancy Adam Raki
Rose Byrne Beth Buchwald
Peter Gallagher Marty Buchwald
Amy Irving Rebecca Buchwald
Frankie Faison Harlan
Mark Linn-Baker Sam Klieber
Haviland Morris Lyra
Adam LeFevre Mr. Wardlow
Mike Hodge Judge
Peter O'Hara Williams
John Rothman Beranbaum
Terry Walters Michael
Steffany Huckaby Carol
Susan Porro Jen
Maddie Corman Robin
Tyler Poelle Bryan
Bill Dawes Scottie
Ursula Abbott Kelli
Jeff Hiller Rom
Luka Kain Bruce
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