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Lessons in Self-Defense

Jun 23, 2009

0h 12m

★ 0.0

Overview

Ben wants nothing more than to have his estranged 15-year-old daughter, Victoria, back in his life. When Victoria asks to meet with him, Ben eagerly seizes the opportunity, but quickly realizes that her reasons for coming back into his life have nothing to do with reconciliation.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

York Productions

Big Nose Baby

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Cast

Victoria

Ashley Ann-Michaels

Ben

Alfred Molina

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Lessons in Self-Defense

Overview

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