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Sam and Elvis
Even the Oddest Folk can be Family
Genres
DramaFamily
Overview
Sam is fifteen, orphaned, hiding a secret and has been living in foster care for the past year. Her Aunt Olina is a widowed, recluse oddball who spends her life in a closed off home speaking to her dead, taxidermies dog Elvis. Together the two learn to overcome the obstacles life has dealt them, trust one another and become family.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
87 min
Release Date
2018-04-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Heather Danner
Jennifer
Marcela Griebler
Sam
Sally Daykin
Olina
Emma Butler
Teen Girl
Barbara Eaker
Terry
Abi Rose Chiodi
Melissa
Robert Deon
Robert
Pete Penuel
Larry
Dean Napolitano
Jeffrey
Sara J Hood
Rebecca
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