

Surprised by Love
2015-01-03 · 84 min · ★ 6.4
The story of a young businesswoman who tries to convince her uptight parents to accept her current boyfriend and instead finds herself falling for an old high school flame.
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- Directors
- Robert Iscove
- Production companies
- Front Street Pictures
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Hilarie Burton MorganJosie Mayfield
Paul CampbellMaxwell Gridley
Tim ConwayGrandad
Aaron CravenRichard Wright
Wanda CannonClaire Mayfield
Sebastian StewartWade Wilson
Leanne LappMindy Mayfield
Patti AllanAudrey Wilson
Vincent GalePhotographer
Derek Green
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