Marg Duffield, a Maine resident, is the wife of Al and the mother of Peg, who is deaf. When Pegs husband tragically dies in a car accident en route to visit their Maine home, the Duffields welcome in Pegs six-year-old daughter, Lisa. Marg sees in Lisa the daughter she had always envisioned Peg to be, a speaking child. Fueled by this newfound connection and bond, Marg considers seeking guardianship over Lisa as she helps Peg during her recovery.影评：这部剧情深刻地描绘了家庭关系中的复杂情感和亲情之间的纠葛。Lee Remick 和 Marlee Matlin 的出色表演将观众带入了一个扣人心弦的故事中，让人不禁沉思和感慨。故事情节紧凑，情感真挚，是一部值得一看的家庭剧。