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Nobody's Child

"When nobody could help her, she helped herself"

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

    Vanessa Santos

    Little Marie

  • Donna Ford

    Donna Ford

    Marie at 16

  • William Nunn

    William Nunn

    Pa

  • Stefania DeStefanis

    Stefania DeStefanis

    Ma Bartello

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.

Rating

7.4 / 10
4 Reviews
1 Popular

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