Nobody's Child

Overview

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.

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Cast

Marlo Thomas

Marie Balter

Ray Baker

Joe Balter

Caroline Kava

Dr. Blackwell

Kathy Baker

Lucy Stavros

Campbell Lane

Mr. Edmond

Vanessa Santos

Little Marie

Donna Ford

Marie at 16

William Nunn

Pa

Stefania DeStefanis

Ma Bartello

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Natural Mother