Parenthood(1989)
It could happen to you.
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.
Movie: Parenthood
Top 10 Billed Cast
Gil Buckman
Karen Buckman
Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman
Frank Buckman
Nathan Huffner
Larry Buckman
Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins
Tod Higgins
Susan Buckman
Garry Buckman-Lampkin
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Steve Martin on PARENTHOOD
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