Down-and-out writer Leon Barlow (Arliss Howard), an alcoholic Vietnam vet, struggles to make peace with his ex-wife, Marilyn (Debra Winger), in order to spend time with their children. But an unexpected tragedy forces Barlow to face the realities of his life. Howard makes his directorial debut with this indie drama based on stories by Larry Brown. Paul Le Mat, Angie Dickinson and Rosanna Arquette also star.