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Bound by a Secret

  • TV Movie
  • 20092009
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
189
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Lesley Ann Warren and Meredith Baxter in Bound by a Secret (2009)
  • Drama
Two lifelong friends must face personal drama when one of them learns she has cancer. They also have to make a decision about a ghost from the past: should they tell the child of one friend ... Read allTwo lifelong friends must face personal drama when one of them learns she has cancer. They also have to make a decision about a ghost from the past: should they tell the child of one friend (Baxter), a suburb mom, that she is in fact the child of the other (Warren), a Broadway st... Read allTwo lifelong friends must face personal drama when one of them learns she has cancer. They also have to make a decision about a ghost from the past: should they tell the child of one friend (Baxter), a suburb mom, that she is in fact the child of the other (Warren), a Broadway star.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
189
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  • Director
    • David S. Cass Sr.
  • Writer
    • Darrell V. Orme Mann
  • Stars
    • Meredith Baxter
    • Lesley Ann Warren
    • Bridget White
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  • Director
    • David S. Cass Sr.
  • Writer
    • Darrell V. Orme Mann
  • Stars
    • Meredith Baxter
    • Lesley Ann Warren
    • Bridget White
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    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Meredith Baxter
    Meredith Baxter
    • Ida Maeas Ida Mae
    Lesley Ann Warren
    Lesley Ann Warren
    • Jane Tetleyas Jane Tetley
    Bridget White
    Bridget White
    • Kateas Kate
    • (as Bridget Ann White)
    Holt McCallany
    Holt McCallany
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Ellery Sprayberry
    Ellery Sprayberry
    • Lilaas Lila
    Timothy Bottoms
    Timothy Bottoms
    • Will Hutchinsonas Will Hutchinson
    Marcia Ann Burrs
    Marcia Ann Burrs
    • Germaineas Germaine
    Quinn K. Redeker
    Quinn K. Redeker
    • Mauryas Maury
    • (as Quinn Redeker)
    Fitz Houston
    Fitz Houston
    • Edas Ed
    Blue Deckert
    Blue Deckert
    • Alex Petersonas Alex Peterson
    Carol Locatell
    Carol Locatell
    • Madam Wozakas Madam Wozak
    Xavier J. Nathan
    • Chef Andreas Chef Andre
    John Sanderford
    John Sanderford
    • Rev. Jamesas Rev. James
    Michael Swan
    Michael Swan
    • Jamison Trunkas Jamison Trunk
    Michelle Gardner
    Michelle Gardner
    • Art Teacheras Art Teacher
    • (as Michelle L. Gardner)
    Aaron Skinner
    • Skinner Andrewsas Skinner Andrews
    Jonathan Terry
    Jonathan Terry
    • Dr. Mc Manusas Dr. Mc Manus
    Zenali Turner
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    • Director
      • David S. Cass Sr.
    • Writer
      • Darrell V. Orme Mann
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      Jane Tetley: Ex husbands. One of life's miseries.

      Ida Mae: You should know. You have a ton of em!

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    I would have recommended this movie, if only ...
    The relationship between the Lesley Ann Warren and Meredith Birney characters was confusing for most of the movie, which caused a bit of a distraction, but the body of the movie was great: family values, heartfelt situations, struggles, conflicts that were dealt with in a real and loving way and resolved, great topic etc.

    I was just about ready to tell all my friends about this movie, and even purchase it, until I watched the end. After wonderful story and character development, the wrap up appeared to be almost an afterthought. I understand that Meredith's character made some life changes and that she needed to stop holding on to her "daughter" so tightly, and live her own life, but...to show that happening with jumping in the car on the way to a "carefree" trip with her boyfriend (unless I missed a marriage in there somewhere), exhibited irresponsibility instead of a responsible mother/grandmother learning to loosen up and move on in her life. Thinking ahead in the (unwritten) story, what kind of example would this be for her granddaughter and future grandchildren? If you changed the ending to show responsible / family behavior, then I would recommend this without hesitation.
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    • Release date
      • March 7, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Glass Seagull
    • Production company
      • Larry Levinson Productions
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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