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She Lights Up Well

2014-09-17 · 77 min · ★ 6.0

Music · Comedy

An out-of-work actress moves back in with her parents and directs a production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado" to try and save the community theater.

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Directors
Joyce Wu
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United States of America
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Released

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Scarlett BenchleyChloe
Philip BernsSol
Josh BerresfordJosh BerresfordHipster
Tsai ChinTsai ChinGrandma
Remi Ellen DunkelBirthday Girl (as Remi Dunkel)
Peter GanimPeter GanimBodega Owner
Adam GoodmanLocal News Reporter
Alyssa GunsGymnastics Girl
Conrad HaynesConrad HaynesTeen
Madeline HickmanPeggy
Shawen HigginsTeen
Diane HillPam
Judy HungLynn
Devin JuleffAdam
Joyce Wu
Sean KleierSean KleierZach

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