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How I Spent My Summer Vacation
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation

· 82 min · ★ 10.0

Drama · Comedy · Family

Thirteen-year-old Grace confronts her own mortality as her family spends summer at her grandfather’s house during his illness.

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Directors
Kenneth R. Frank
Production companies
In the Garage Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Raquel SciaccaGrace
Dawson SciaccaRichie
Christina Elise PerryClara
Chris MollicaChris MollicaTom
Jerry ColpittsRichie Reynolds
Paolo KossiUncle Richie
Lydia GladstoneVictoria
Ryan UmbarilaMateo
Didrianna ForemanJasmine

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