Elaine and Ed Kendall have greater than their share of grief and struggling. As soon as a younger couple in love they now wrestle for a way of stability of their Staten Island dwelling. Their eldest son is affected by the bodily and psychological results of warfare; his youthful brother takes it upon himself to carry him peace and aid. In the meantime, their particular wants daughter brings one other sort of chaos to the household. Although Ed and Elaine discover choices for her care, they’re actually simply hanging on to hope that issues enhance one way or the other.