2016

1h 45m

5.5(94 votes)

Drama

Overview

A mother struggles to make a better life for her daughter.

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20 members

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Katie Holmes

Rita Carmichael

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Stefania LaVie Owen

Ruthie Carmichael

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Eve Lindley

Peter Pam

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Richard Kind

Marty

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Luke Wilson

Lee

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Mark Consuelos

Vic

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Katherine Reis

Sally

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Odiseas Georgiadis

Ben

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Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Ms. Frankfurt

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Judy Greer

Patti

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Lolita Foster

Ms. Simmons

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Richard Petrocelli

Frank

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Tim Markham

Older Guy At Party

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Georgia Southern

Gas Station Woman

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Osh Ghanimah

Pawn Shop Guy

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Michael Cavadias

Doctor

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Milly Guzman

AA Member #1

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Rahmel Long

AA Member #2

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Devin Flores

Guy #1

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Randy Gonzalez

Guy #2

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