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1996
1h 32m
TV Movie
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1996

Runtime

1h 32m

Storyline

Jennifer Haywood, a high profile actress, moves to the Gold Coast to start a new life for her daughter, Natalie, and herself. She brings with her a colourful household: her boyfriend William; Lilly, the nanny; Doris, the cleaner; and Mopsy, the dog. Life seems almost perfect until her ex-husband Jack is cast as her lover in the series in which she is currently starring.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Dec 31, 1996
Director
John Orcsik
John Orcsik

Top Cast

15 Cast Members

Paula Duncan

Paula Duncan

Jennifer Haywood

Tony Bonner

Tony Bonner

Jack Steele

Michael McGlinchey

William

Jessica Orcsik

Natalie Steele

Asia Matthews

Lilly Zabriski

Suellen Underwood

Geraldine

Pauline Campton-Lowe

Doris

Bryon Williams

David Stolz

Matt Flannagan

Matt Flannagan

Tom

Azura Adams

Joanna Parsons

Blaise Cooper

Luke

Heath Williams

Tim

Bianca Jackes

LIsa

Aash Aaron

Freddy

Natasha Saakas

Natalie's friend

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