It is based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Amy Tan, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ronald Bass.

Ronald Bass (born March 26, 1942), sometimes credited as Ron Bass, is an American screenwriter.

Mozart and the Whale (The Newports) by Ronald Bass.

Ronald Bass, who wrote the screenplay, and Mr. Rafelson, the director, set up this initial situation with wit and skill.

Kevin Anderson, as Laura's new neighbor, Ben, chiefly conveys patience and geniality, since the screenplay by Ronald Bass allows him little more.

It was directed by Bob Rafelson, from a screenplay by Ronald Bass.

Angela Workman adapted the original script, revised by Ronald Bass and Michael Ray.

In adapting the Proffitt novel, Ronald Bass hasn't written a screenplay but a collection of synopses for three or four films.

The screenplay was written by the author Amy Tan along with Ronald Bass.

It was written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass.