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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979)
A woman, who had left home 20 years previously under acrimonious circumstances, finds out that she is terminally ill. She returns home and tries to rebuild her relationship with her embittered mother before she dies.
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A woman, who had left home 20 years previously under acrimonious circumstances, finds out that she is terminally ill. She returns home and tries to rebuild her relationship with her embittered mother before she dies.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, TV Movie
Written By:Michael De Guzman
In Theaters:5/13/1979
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Runtime:88 minutes
Studio:Chris/Rose Productions
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