Divorced Dr. Alexandra Kendall (Marsha Mason) has 17 year old patient Buffy Koenig (Kathleen Beller) who broke a leg for no apparent reason. A cancerous tumor is found in her leg and it has to be amputated. Her parents (Ned Beatty, Susan Clark) are desperate to keep upbeat but Buffy insists on the truth. The cancer is spreading.
The more compelling story is Buffy. The doctor's romantic issues just don't measure up. I get the premise of her finding herself by helping Buffy. In the end, her romance don't feel anywhere near as important. The emotional climax is Buffy's talk with her boyfriend. This movie is better off concentrating on Buffy.
The more compelling story is Buffy. The doctor's romantic issues just don't measure up. I get the premise of her finding herself by helping Buffy. In the end, her romance don't feel anywhere near as important. The emotional climax is Buffy's talk with her boyfriend. This movie is better off concentrating on Buffy.