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Among Friends

Among Friends

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Among Friends

"The unexpected doesn't always go as planned."

2009

0h 15m

4.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A dinner party of three couples careens into uncharted territory when the hosts make a shocking proposal. Tensions mount as this evening among friends puts each marriage to the test.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Nicole Braber

Charlyse / Nathan's fiancee

Ken Proulx

Nathan / Charlyse's fiance

Adrianne Richards

Adrianne Richards

Amanda / Rob's wife

Craig Thomas

Craig Thomas

Rob / Amanda's husband

Catherine Lipscombe

Didi / Howard's wife

Carlo Mestroni

Carlo Mestroni

Howard / Didi's husband

Creative team

Directed by: Geoffrey Uloth
Written by: Barbara Campbell
Nicole Braber
Produced by: Nicole Braber
Barbara Campbell

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