About:
A young teenage boy named Jake has been the man of the house ever since his parents divorced. His mother begins dating a man named Sam, who struggles with drugs and alcohol abuse. Unsure of Sam's source of income, young Jake begins to dig around for answers.
Trivia:
Actor Corey Haim was nominated for Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor- (Motion Picture) at the Young Artist Awards in 1986. Prior to Peter Weller being cast for the role of Sam, actor Tom Berenger was also being considered.