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Lies My Mother Told Me
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Lies My Mother Told Me

2005-03-07 · 89 min · ★ 5.3

Drama · TV Movie · Thriller · Crime

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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Production details

Directors
Christian Duguay
Production companies
Lifetime, Nomadic Pictures, CD Films
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joely RichardsonJoely RichardsonLaren Sims
Colm FeoreColm FeoreLucas Mackenzie
Hayden PanettiereHayden PanettiereHaylei Sims
Jasmine BergYoung Haylei Sims
Tim HenryTim HenryJohnny
Judith BuchanJudith BuchanJenny
Kailin SeeKailin SeeKristin
Joe Norman ShawJoe Norman ShawEdwards Samuels
Marty AntoniniMarty AntoniniGuy
Kira BradleyKira BradleyTammy
Barbara Gates WilsonDetective Rayburn
Rita BoziCarolyn
Carrie SchifflerCarrie SchifflerRoadside Diner Waitress
Tom CareyTom CareyJake
Kurtis SanheimKurtis SanheimFBI Agent Brooks
David LeReaneyDavid LeReaneyJudge
Pete SeadonVickers Deputy
Jonathan LoveHotel Clerk

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