Apron Strings

Apron Strings

Apron Strings

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Apron Strings

2008

1h 30m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Celebrity Chef Anita hasn't seen her family for twenty years. That is until her son Michael decides to do some soul searching and track down his aunt.

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7 members

Acting

Laila Rouass

Anita

Laila Rouass

Acting

Scott Wills

Barry

Scott Wills

Acting

Jennifer Ludlam

Lorna

Jennifer Ludlam

Acting

Nathan Whitaker

Michael

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Leela Patel

Tara

Leela Patel

Acting

Jodie Rimmer

Virginia

Jodie Rimmer

Acting

Kate Harcourt

Nan

Kate Harcourt

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