
112 minutes
6/1/1979
Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth.

Joni Eareckson Tada
as Joni

Bert Remsen
as John Eareckson
Katherine De Hetre
as Jay Eareckson

Cooper Huckabee
as Dick Filbert

John Milford
as Dr. Sherrill

Jay W. MacIntosh
as Lindy Eareckson

Ernie Hudson
as Earl
Michael Mancini
as Don Bertolli
Louise Hoven
as Diana

Richard Lineback
as Steve Estes

Sarah Rush
as Kathy Eareckson

Jeff Austin
as Butch
Cheryl Harvey
as Betty
Barbara Mallory
as Ann Wilson

Jane Ralston
as BJ

Betsy Jones-Moreland
as Mrs. Barber
Stephen Parr
as Marine Lt.
Barry Hamilton
as Marty

Patricia Wilson
as Nurse Alice
Sean Morgan
as Dr. Southfield

Lavelle Roby
as Nurse Anita

Gwen Van Dam
as Nurse Pauline

Bill Sorrells
as TV Reporter