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Painful Secrets (2000) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2000 · 94 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Norma Bailey
- Starring
- Sean Young, Rhea Perlman, Rosemary Dunsmore, Birkett Turton, Crystal Bublé, Robert Wisden
Dawn isn’t like other teens; instead of typical worries about boys, school and parents, she battles a deep emotional pain that drives her to self‑harm. The film confronts the very real issue of adolescent girls resorting to cutting, exposing a growing epidemic and urging viewers not to overlook it. It’s a powerful portrait that demands attention.
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