Workaholic and sleazy businessman Sam is extremely reluctant to leave New York and go to his father's funeral. When he finally arrives, it becomes apparent that his mother and girlfriend are disappointed in him for "running away" whenever times get too emotional. Soon afterwards, he discovers that his father was sleeping around with another woman, and that Sam actually has a half-sister whom he never knew existed. His father has willed her $150,000 and has left Sam with the task of getting it to...

Malcom Crowe ( )is a child psychologist who receives an award on the same night that he is visited by a very unhappy ex-patient. After this encounter, Crowe takes on the task of curing a young boy with the same ills as the ex-patient ( ) . This boy "sees dead people". Crowe spends a lot of time with the boy much to the dismay of his wife ( ). Cole's mom ( ) is at her wit's end with what to do about her son's increasing problems. Crowe is the boy's only hope.