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The Deep End of the Ocean
DramaMystery3.3
A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion. Nine years later, by chance, he turns up in the town in which the family has just relocated.A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion. Nine years later, by chance, he turns up in the town in which the family has just relocated.
March 12, 1999 · Directed by Ulu Grosbard
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Runtime1h 46m
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Michelle Pfeiffer
Beth Cappadora
Treat Williams
Pat Cappadora
Jonathan Jackson
Vincent Cappadora (age 16)
Ryan Merriman
Sam Karras
Alexa PenaVega
Kerry Cappadora (age 9)
Whoopi Goldberg
Candy Bliss
Cory Buck
Vincent (age 7)
Michael McGrady
Jimmy Daugherty
Brenda Strong
Ellen
Michael McElroy
Ben Cappadora
Tony Musante
Angelo
Rose Gregorio
Rosie
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