Nobody's Child (1986)

Drama
TV Movie

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.

Cast

Marie Balter
Joe Balter
Dr. Pitteo
Dr. Sara Steppe
Dr. Baldanza
Mother Superior
Dr. Blackwell
Lucy Stavros
Mr. Edmond
Little Marie
Marie at 16

Crew

Director
Director of Photography
Co-Producer
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Production Design
Set Decoration
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Hairstylist
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Assistant Makeup Artist
Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Third Assistant Director
Script Supervisor
Location Manager
Associate Editor
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Editor
Post Production Supervisor
Executive In Charge Of Production