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Mother of the Bride

Mother of the Bride

RomanceComedy2.9

Lana's daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she's getting married. In Thailand. In a month! Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.Lana's daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she's getting married. In Thailand. In a month! Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.

May 8, 2024 · Directed by Mark Waters

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Runtime1h 30m
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Cast & crew

Brooke Shields
Dr. Lana Winslow
Miranda Cosgrove
Emma
Benjamin Bratt
Will Jackson
Sean Teale
RJ Jackson
Rachael Harris
Janice
Chad Michael Murray
Lucas
Wilson Cruz
Scott
Michael McDonald
Clay
Tasneem Roc
Camala
Dalip Sondhi
Harley
Sahajak Boonthanakit
Pastor Harit
Sue Swallow
Katrina

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