Synopsis: Danny, dying of Aids, returns home to die. Always close to his mother, they share moments of openness that tend to shut out Danny's father and sister, and his last months test the bonds of the entire family trying to cope with the situation and each other.

Cast:
Glenn Close .... Janet
Bridget Fonda .... Anne
Whoopi Goldberg .... Nurse Myrna
Robert Sean Leonard .... Danny
David Strathairn .... Martin
Annie Stark .... Young Anne
Will Reeve .... Young Danny

Favorite Quotes:
• Danny: "Why do you think Dad grows all those tomatoes when he doesn't eat them?"
Janet: [laughs] "I don't know."
Danny: "I think he grows them for you..."

• "Would you please tell me what else my boy liked?" - Martin

Notes:
• In the Gloaming was the directorial debut for the late actor Christopher Reeve. His son, Will, appears in the film as the young Danny, and his wife Dana sings the title song in the closing credits.
• All of In the Gloaming was shot in sequence with the story, a rarity in film and TV production.
• In the Gloaming was nominated for five Emmy Awards, including noms for Christopher Reeve (director), as well as Glenn Close and Bridget Fonda.
• David received an ACE Award nomination as Guest Actor/Dramatic Special for his performance.

Critical Praise & Commentary:
• "Bridget Fonda as the jealous sister and David Strathairn as the preoccupied father are solid in their limited roles..." -TV Movie Guide

• "Glenn Close excels as the woman whose maternal side comes to the fore when she's pressed, with David Strathairn and Bridget Fonda good as Leonard's father and sister respectively." -Steve Warren, Reeltime

(David On His Role:)
• "He [director Christopher Reeve] really offered a great life raft for actors who have to go places that are very difficult." -David Strathairn, 1997

• "That was the most like doing a theater piece. You really feel like the last scene is in you." -David Strathairn, 2000

Related Links:
David Grusin (composer) - In the Gloaming (off site)