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Kristy McNichol, Michael Ontkean, Kaki Hunter, Robert Carradine, Lance Guest ... see more see more... , Alexandra Paul , André Dussollier , Patrick Cassidy , Catherine Salviat , Billy Kearns , Tim Daly , Garrick Dowhen , Jefferson Mappin , Joanna Noyes , Wayne Robson , Paul Soles , Gérard Jugnot , Robert Scott , Joyce Gordon , André Oumansky , Madeleine Ganne , Timothy Daly , Kristy Mc Nichol

In this standard human interest comedy, Susan Berlanger (Kristy McNichol) has been crippled since a child and has to wear a leg brace in order to get around, but that does not in any way prevent Sam (... read more read more...Robert Carradine) and several other men from being very attracted to her. Susan is a professional flautist with a ballet-company orchestra and is given a chance to travel to Europe for a concert tour, which she is more than happy to accept. Since she has doubts about relationships (do these men feel sorry for her?), she puts a cast on her leg and goes to a ski resort to find out what it is like to be treated "normally" by others. Once there, she meets a captivating photographer (Michael Ontkean) and falls in love -- but does not tell him the truth about her leg. Making matters even worse, a wealthy Frenchman courting Susan's roommate at the resort is an amputee -- he lost a leg in an automobile accident. Sooner or later, Susan will have to come to grips with her deception, her forthcoming marriage, and her interest in the photographer. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Edouard Molinaro

Release Date: November 16, 1984

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  • movieguru12
    June 14, 2010
    movieguru12
    Another great 80s movie, I enjoyed it a lot. Kristi McNichol was great in this as was Michael Ontkean. I would recommend this movie to anybody who loves a good 80s romance. :)
  • ileo
    June 9, 2008
    ileo
    A beautiful movie! Very touching story plot.
  • sdcraftnmom
    April 29, 2007
    sdcraftnmom
    loved this movie. all she went thru to be 'normal" and have some fun. in the end. being herself found her some true happiness.

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