An Unexpected Family(1996)
When Ruth Whitney abandons her two children with her sister Barbara is left to take care of them, at first none of them like it but soon they grow to like each other. Then over a year later Ruth comes back saying she wants her kids and Barbara goes to court to fight for custody.
Movie: An Unexpected Family
Top 9 Billed Cast
Barbara Whitney
Sam
Ruth Whitney
Matt Whitney
Harriet Rothman
Det. Barry Fox
Judge Whitlock
Harry Weinstock
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