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Nobody's Child (1986)

★ 7.4/10 100 min Drama, TV Movie Canada, United States English
Director: Lee Grant
Streaming: Not available
When nobody could help her, she helped herself

Description

Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor started treating her for extreme depression and panic disorder. Weened from strong medications she had taken all her life, at age 36, she emerged for the last time and started a rehabilitation program in the home of a volunteer married couple. There she met a fellow patient with whom she developed a romantic relationship. She also started a college degree. This followed with a long-term professional success in the field of mental health.

Top Cast

Marlo Thomas
Marlo Thomas Marie Balter
Ray Baker
Ray Baker Joe Balter
Caroline Kava
Caroline Kava Dr. Blackwell
Kathy Baker
Kathy Baker Lucy Stavros
Campbell Lane
Campbell Lane Mr. Edmond
Vanessa Santos Little Marie
Donna Ford Marie at 16
William Nunn Pa

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