Plot
Based on the novel by Belva Plain, covering a time span from 1909 to 1959. The story begins in New York's Lower East Side with the arrival of Polish-Jewish immigrant Anna (Lesley Ann Warren). At first employed as a humble seamstress, Anna is whisked into a whole new world when she becomes the wife of the enterprising Joseph Friedman (Armand Assante), who eventually becomes a wealthy Westchester contractor. Even so, Anna's heart belongs to Paul Lerner (Ian Shane), the son of the prosperous Fifth Avenue family which employs her relatives. In 1918, Anna gives birth to Paul's daughter, allowing Joseph to believe that he is the father. The secret surrounding Anna's child will lead to a daunting and frequently heartbreaking chain of events, culminating decades later in the newly formed state of Israel, where Anna's grandson Eric hopes to "find himself" -- and ends up finding more than he bargained for.
Cast
as Anna Friedman
as Joseph Friedman
as Paul Lerner
as Mrs. Bradford
as Matthew Malone
as John Bradford
as Ruth
as Mary Malone
as Iris Friedman
as Chris Bradford
Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
February 24, 1985
Last Aired Date
March 2, 1985
Production Companies
Edgar J. Scherick Associates
Metromedia Producers Corporation
Type
Miniseries
Number of Season
1
Number of Episodes
3
Links
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