Common Law

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Common Law

"Of all days, Thanksgiving isn't the day to keep your girlfriend from meeting your parents."

2019

0h 6m

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When there's a knock on their apartment door Thanksgiving Day, Jay decides that today's not the day to introduce his girlfriend and common-law partner, Sam, to his Cameroonian parents.

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5 featured cast members

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Brian Amadi

Jay

Karen Monie Kwasinwi

Doll

Ogeh Oghenekaro

Father

Olubunmi Ogunsakin

Sam

Yejide Oladipo

Mother

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Directed by: Karen Monie Kwasinwi
Written by: Karen Monie Kwasinwi
Produced by: Karen Monie Kwasinwi
Ruth Lawrence

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