The Perfect Mother (1997)
Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.
Cast
Tyne DalyElanie Podaras
Ione SkyeKathryn M. Podaras
Louis FerreiraJohn Podaras
Tuesday KnightCharlene PodarasMelanie AngelPolice Officer (uncredited)
David CubittDan Podaras
Gwynyth WalshJoy Pigeon
Dee WallaceGina Mitrou
Johnny CuthbertFrank PodarasJennifer ClementSarah
Karen Elizabeth AustinIreneBetty LindeTheodora
Nathaniel DeVeauxSgt. Stern
Gerry BeanJesse J.
Kurt Max RunteLumber Yard Manager
