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White Oleander

A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.

20021h 49mPG-13Drama

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About White Oleander

Directors
Peter Kosminsky
Cast
Alison Lohman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Renée Zellweger, Robin Wright, Cole Hauser, Melissa McCarthy
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released

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