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The Shunning
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The Shunning

2011-04-16 · 88 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · TV Movie

Beautiful Katie Lapp has always felt something missing in her simple Amish existence -- until a mysterious "Englisher" comes to Lancaster County looking for the baby girl she gave up for adoption 19 years ago.

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Directors
Michael Landon Jr.
Production companies
Provident Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Danielle PanabakerDanielle PanabakerKatie Lapp
Sherry StringfieldSherry StringfieldLaura Mayfield-Bennett
Sarah MaineJessica
Willie StratfordTheodore
Jason LoughlinBenjamin Lapp
Sandra Elise WilliamsSandra Elise WilliamsRebecca Lapp
Bill Oberst Jr.Bill Oberst Jr.Samuel Lapp
Wyatt LanierJacob Beiler
Burgess JenkinsBurgess JenkinsBishop John Beiler
Dalton ParrishHickory John Beiler
David ToppDaniel Fisher
Richard FullertonRichard FullertonEphram Yoder
Nancy SaundersNancy SaundersElla Mae Zook
Rachel St. GelaisRachel St. GelaisBenjamin's Daughter
Jana AllenJana AllenAmanda
Sarah E. ChambersMary Stoltzfus
Jimmy HagerPreacher Yoder
David ForresterAmish Elder
Robert C. TreveilerRobert C. TreveilerSurgeon
Stephen West-RogersTrauma Nurse

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