Bob and Joanna, both over 40 years old, have a baby with the Down syndrome. Their doctor advises them to give the child away, not to "waste their time" with a kid with a mental deficiency. But the parents decide to keep their son, to allow him a life with dignity and to support him as best as possible. And their devotion bears fruit...

• Martin Balsam
• Warde Q. Butler
• Paul Cavonis
• Richard Crenna
• Tyne Daly
• Ja'net DuBois