An Unexpected Family

Year: 1996

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Larry Elikann

Drama

After Ruth Whitney leaves her two children in the care of her sister Barbara, the children initially resist the new arrangement, but over time they bond and grow fond of each other. A year later Ruth returns, demanding the children back, prompting Barbara to fight for custody in court.

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