Universal Signs

Jan 1, 2008

1h 40m

★ 5.0

The Freedom of Forgiveness

Overview

After the death of his fiancée's daughter while in his care, a deaf man shuts himself off from the world. Haunted by memories, it is only through new friendship that he can learn to forgive, love, and reconnect.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Andrew

Anthony Natale

Mary

Sabrina Lloyd

Claire

Lupe Ontiveros

Rose Callahan

Margot Kidder

Father Joe

Robert Picardo

Trish

Aimee Garcia

Mr. Callahan

Robert Hogan

Chris

Troy Kotsur

Natalie

Deanne Bray

Katie

Ashlyn Sanchez

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