Tim Murphy is a Vietnam Vet. When he loses his job he starts to relive all the pain and horror of his time in Vietnam. The stresses and strains nearly destroy his marriage and his family. Only after joining a veterans' therapy group does Tim find relief from his nightmares. With the support of his fellow vets and the love of his wife, Tim recovers. Written by Pfyre Caidmon
Acting
Don Johnson goes full method before it was cool.
Writing
Therapy scenes feel painfully authentic, not Hollywood-ized.
Direction
David Nutter's debut before he became TV's secret weapon.
Director
David Nutter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director David Nutter went on to helm iconic Game of Thrones episodes including 'The Rains of Castamere.' This was his first feature.
Real Vietnam veterans were cast as group members and contributed their own stories, making the therapy sequences documentary-level raw.
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