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A Reason (2014)

R | | Drama | 1 June 2014 (USA)
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Serena, a young, gay introvert and her controlling older brother Nathan, are forced to endure a dreaded family gathering at the house of their elegant elderly Aunt Irene to hear the reading of her will - setting off an unexpected course of events that ultimately forces the clan to reevaluate their views on love, forgiveness, and family.

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Dominique Schilling

Writer:

Dominique Schilling

Stars:

Magda Apanowicz, Nick Eversman, Marion Ross | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview:
Magda Apanowicz ... Serena Hilgrim
Nick Eversman ... Nathan Hilgrim
Marion Ross ... Aunt Irene Hilgrim
Roxanne Hart ... Annabelle Hilgrim
Ron Melendez ... Chris Hilgrim
Madeleine Falk ... Bianca Hilgrim (as Madeleine Falkskog)
Michael Willens ... Lester Milford
Charles Marina ... George
Blackie Blackie ... Blackie
Lauren McKenzie Lauren McKenzie ... Nathan's girlfriend in photo
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Serena, a young, gay introvert and her controlling older brother Nathan, are forced to endure a dreaded family gathering at the house of their elegant elderly Aunt Irene to hear the reading of her will - setting off an unexpected course of events that ultimately forces the clan to reevaluate their views on love, forgiveness, and family.

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lesbian | introverted woman | reading of will | dead aunt | brother sister relationship | See All (11) »

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Well aware that their Aunt Irene is dying of pancreatic cancer, a family gathers for the reading of the will...

Genres:

Drama

Certificate:

R

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Official Sites:

Official film site for A Reason | Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 2014 (USA) See more »

Filming Locations:

Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,000, 4 November 2016, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$12,836, 25 November 2016
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Risberg Schilling Productions,Altero Entertainment See more »
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