
Lies My Mother Told Me
2005-03-07 · 89 min · ★ 5.3
Inspired by actual events, about a young girl and her mother, Laren Sims, a con-artist and master of disguises who steals the identities of other women and then turns to murder to protect her secrets.
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- Directors
- Christian Duguay
- Production companies
- Lifetime, Nomadic Pictures, CD Films
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joely RichardsonLaren Sims
Colm FeoreLucas Mackenzie
Hayden PanettiereHaylei Sims
Tim HenryJohnny
Judith BuchanJenny
Kailin SeeKristin
Joe Norman ShawEdwards Samuels
Marty AntoniniGuy
Kira BradleyTammy
Carrie SchifflerRoadside Diner Waitress
Tom CareyJake
Kurtis SanheimFBI Agent Brooks
David LeReaneyJudgeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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