The only thing they considered special...was their love.
Donna Lee Shelby, a mentally challenged girl who lives in Forest Haven, an institution for the developmentally disabled, meets Ricardo Thornton, a fellow resident. When Forest Haven is closed by a court order, Donna and Ricardo venture into the real world on their own.

Kirstie Alley
Donna Lee Shelby Thornton

Delroy Lindo
Ricardo Thornton

Rosemary Dunsmore
Charlotte Johnson

Kevin Duhaney
Ricky

Catherine Fitch
Margaret
Anna Mary Wilson
Donna as Teen

Brittany Bristow
Margaret as Teen
Terence Mathews
Ricardo as Teen
Danielle Bouffard
Donna as Kid
Gary Wilson
Ricardo as Kid
Anastasia Hill
Earline

Rothaford Gray
Bruce
Victoria Adilman
Dr. Aoki
Neville Edwards
Garmin Watkins

Martha Burns
Dr. Maswell