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.
Lesley Ann Warren
as Anna Friedman
Armand Assante
as Joseph Friedman
Ian McShane
as Paul Lerner
Betty Buckley
as Mrs. Bradford
Brian Dennehy
as Matthew Malone
Robert Vaughn
as John Bradford
Katherine Borowitz
as Ruth
Clare Coulter
as Mary Malone
Joan Allen
as Iris Friedman
Boyd Gaines
as Chris Bradford
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
