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Pure (2005)
A young boy trying to deal with his mother's heroin addiction befriends a waitress who helps him cope with the tough situation.
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A young boy trying to deal with his mother's heroin addiction befriends a waitress who helps him cope with the tough situation.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama
Written By:Alison Hume
In Theaters:6/10/2005
Box Office:$102,471
Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:A Bad Way Ltd, Kudos, Little Wing Films
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