The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
When troubled teen Jillian is arrested and her mother is missing, she is taken in by the well-respected family of her best friend, Melanie. She starts to rebuild her life, but when Melanie dies after a long illness, Jillian discovers that Melanie's mom might not be "The Good Mother" we think she is.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard GabaiDirector
- Shane MathersWriter
- Matthew RiopelleWriter
Cast
- Helen SlaterCheryl
- Camille CreganJillian
- Jean Louisa KellyRachel
- Ron MelendezWill
- Lesli KayJanet
- James EckhouseDr. Cullen
- Meaghan Jette MartinMelanie
- Deidrie HenryNurse Williams
- Jackie DebatinBrooke
- Donald Sage MackayBob
- Beverly D'AngeloJudge Kennedy
- James HydeDaniel
Stills
Themes
griefmental illnesstroubled teensick childdrugged drinkmunchausen syndrome by proxy