Evergreen

Overview

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

Lesley Ann Warren

Anna Friedman

Armand Assante

Joseph Friedman

Ian McShane

Paul Lerner

Betty Buckley

Mrs. Bradford

Brian Dennehy

Matthew Malone

Robert Vaughn

John Bradford

Katherine Borowitz

Ruth

Clare Coulter

Mary Malone

Joan Allen

Iris Friedman

Boyd Gaines

Chris Bradford