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Synopsis
Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs, and that he is not taken advantage of by people who forget that his extremely powerful intellect is harboured in the body and emotions of a child.
Cast
Jodie Foster·Dede Tate
Dianne Wiest·Jane Grierson
Adam Hann-Byrd·Fred Tate
Harry Connick Jr.·Eddie
David Hyde Pierce·Garth Emmerick
Debi Mazar·Gina
P.J. Ochlan·Damon Wells
Michael Shulman·Matt Montini
Celia Weston·Miss Nimvel
George Plimpton·Winston F. Buckner