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On Girls

2017-10-30 · 15 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

Melissa, 19, calls her boyfriend from a small public rest room, leaving two frantic messages, begging him to meet her there. She walks into an abortion clinic waiting room. Looking at the stricken faces of other women waiting, she must consider whether to stay or run.

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Directors
Kim Nelson
Production companies
Urbane Films
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Monica SanbornMelissa
Elinor PriceCaroline
Laura CallinghamNurse Sandie
Peter CoadyDr. Davidson
Kathy RobertsNurse Wendy
Rebecca LashmarAlison (Secretary)
Ella NelsonYoung Girl #1

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