A Perfect Day is a 2006 American made-for-television drama film directed by Peter Levin and written by Joyce Eliason. It is based on the 2003 novel A Perfect Day by Richard Paul Evans. The film stars Rob Lowe, Frances Conroy, Paget Brewster, Christopher Lloyd, Jude Ciccolella and Rowena King. The film premiered on TNT on December 18, 2006.
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Plot
Rob is a man who lives a miserable life made of sacrifices with his family. The turning point comes when he finally decides to publish a book inspired by the moving experience of his father-in-law's death. Though the book is initially not successful, later Rob travels around the world submerged by important conferences and meetings with curious readers and authors. This leads him to put his loved ones in the background and to separate from his wife. An elderly gentleman points out to him what he is losing, foreseeing his near death. The film ends with a happy ending, with Rob reunited with his wife and daughter.
Casts
Rob Lowe as Rob Harlan
Frances Conroy as Camille
Paget Brewster as Allyson Harlan
Christopher Lloyd as Michael
Jude Ciccolella as Chuck
Rowena King as Heather
Kevin Dunn as Darren
Meggie Geisland as Carson Harlan
Mike Pniewski as Stuart Parks
Damon Lipari as Stan Harlan
Candi Brooks as Stacey
Lauren Fain as Marla
Michael Arata as Concerned Man
Jerry Leggio as Old Man
Janet Shea as Aunt Denise
Lara Grice as Reporter #1
John Valdetero as Ted Sterling
Larry King as Himself