Expecting a Miracle

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Expecting a Miracle

2009

1h 30m

6.2(15 votes)

TV Movie

Drama

Overview

Botched directions lead a struggling couple to a small Mexican town whose residents have a positive effect on the pair's faltering marriage.

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14 members

Acting

Jason Priestley

Pete Stanhope

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Teri Polo

Donna Stanhope

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Cheech Marin

Father Arturo

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Kevin Hernandez

Pepillo Salazar

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Rebeka Montoya

Magdelena

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Frank Gallegos

Garcia

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Shalim Ortiz

Juan Salazar

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Ed Lauter

Walter Enright

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Matthew Scott Montgomery

Pete's Male Assistant

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Barry Livingston

Dr. Douglas Clark

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Mia Cardena

Little Village Girl (as Mia Cardeña)

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Nicole Gabriella Scipione

Linda

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Ciro Suarez

Farmer

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Wynter Kullman

Blair

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