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The Hillsdale Adoption Scam
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The Hillsdale Adoption Scam

2023-03-18 · 90 min · ★ 5.2

Drama · Thriller

Desperate for a child, a couple welcome a surrogate mother into their lives, only to discover she's a con artist who's out to steal their money.

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Directors
Leona Katambi
Production companies
The Cartel
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Keshia Knight PulliamKeshia Knight PulliamBethany
Danika FrederickDanika FrederickGeorgia
Michael StricklandMichael StricklandTerrence
David TomlinsonDavid TomlinsonPuck
Lauren CochraneLauren CochraneCarmen
Leona KatambiMia

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