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The One That Got Away
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The One That Got Away

2008-04-20 · 87 min · ★ 4.3

TV Movie · Romance · Drama

Joanna, recently divorced, decided to return with her daughter to the town where she was born. There, she confronts the memories of the past when he meets his former lover, now married.

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Directors
Stacey Stewart Curtis
Production companies
Granada America, Shaftesbury Films, Pope Productions
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,405,629

Top Cast

Kelli WilliamsKelli WilliamsJoanna
Inga CadranelInga CadranelLaura Lawton
Julia KennedyMaddie
Fiona CarverSandy Johnson
Brad BorbridgeLyle Johnson
Mary WalshMary WalshCarolyn Johnson Wright
Jillian Rees-BrownJillian Rees-BrownBillie
Mac FyfeMac FyfeNathan
Jody RichardsonMatthew
Kristen Holden-RiedKristen Holden-RiedScott Lawson
Andy JonesAndy JonesFranconi
Mark O'BrienMark O'BrienTommy Palchek
Susan KentSusan KentTiffany
Michelle JacksonCrystal
Wendi SmallwoodMartha
Glenn DowneyCharlie

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