

Expecting a Miracle
2009-01-10 · 90 min · ★ 6.2
Botched directions lead a struggling couple to a small Mexican town whose residents have a positive effect on the pair's faltering marriage.
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- Directors
- Steve Gomer
- Production companies
- RHI Entertainment, Faith & Family Entertainment, LG Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jason PriestleyPete Stanhope
Teri PoloDonna Stanhope
Cheech MarinFather Arturo
Kevin HernandezPepillo Salazar
Rebeka MontoyaMagdelena
Frank GallegosGarcia
Shalim OrtizJuan Salazar
Ed LauterWalter Enright
Matthew Scott MontgomeryPete's Male Assistant
Barry LivingstonDr. Douglas Clark
Ciro SuarezFarmerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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