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Better Than Chocolate
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Better Than Chocolate

1999-07-08 · 101 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Romance · Comedy

Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila, and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim, only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information.

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Directors
Anne Wheeler
Production companies
CITY-TV, Rave Film, The Movie Network, WIC Entertainment
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Karyn DwyerKaryn DwyerMaggie
Christina CoxChristina CoxKim
Wendy CrewsonWendy CrewsonLila
Ann-Marie MacDonaldAnn-Marie MacDonaldFrances
Peter OuterbridgePeter OuterbridgeJudy
Marya DelverMarya DelverCarla
Tony NappoTony NappoTony
Jay BrazeauJay BrazeauMr. Marcus
Kevin MundyKevin MundyPaul
Beatrice ZeilingerBeatrice ZeilingerBernice
Corrine KosloCorrine KosloSafe Sex Advocate
Veena SoodVeena SoodReligious Zealot
Tony MarrLila's Boss
Jenn GriffinWoman in Washroom

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