Marvin's Room
~A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together.
Overview
A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1996-12-18
Budget: $23000000
Revenue: $12803305
Runtime: 98 min
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