Bound By a Secret

Bound By a Secret

Bound By a Secret

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Bound By a Secret

2009

2h 0m

6.2(4 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Two old friends who share a life-long secret are forced to face the truth—and its consequences—when one is diagnosed with a terminal illness and wants to put her affairs in order.

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7 members

Acting

Meredith Baxter

Ida Mae

Meredith Baxter

Acting

Lesley Ann Warren

Jane Tetley

Lesley Ann Warren

Acting

Bridget White

Kate

Bridget White

Acting

Holt McCallany

Jimmy

Holt McCallany

Acting

Ellery Sprayberry

Lila

Ellery Sprayberry

Acting

Timothy Bottoms

Will

Timothy Bottoms

Acting

Jonathan Terry

Dr. McManus

Jonathan Terry

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