Sunshine State(2002)
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A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.
Movie: Sunshine State
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Delia Temple
Eunice Stokes
Desiree Perry
Earl Pinkney
Dr. Elton Lloyd
Marly Temple
Lester
Jack Meadows
Murray Silver
Reggie Perry
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