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Expecting a Miracle
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Expecting a Miracle

2009-01-10 · 90 min · ★ 6.2

TV Movie · Drama

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 PriestleyJason PriestleyPete Stanhope
Teri PoloTeri PoloDonna Stanhope
Cheech MarinCheech MarinFather Arturo
Kevin HernandezKevin HernandezPepillo Salazar
Rebeka MontoyaRebeka MontoyaMagdelena
Frank GallegosFrank GallegosGarcia
Shalim OrtizShalim OrtizJuan Salazar
Ed LauterEd LauterWalter Enright
Matthew Scott MontgomeryMatthew Scott MontgomeryPete's Male Assistant
Barry LivingstonBarry LivingstonDr. Douglas Clark
Mia CardenaLittle Village Girl (as Mia Cardeña)
Nicole Gabriella ScipioneLinda
Ciro SuarezCiro SuarezFarmer
Wynter KullmanBlair

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