The Russell Girl

Sarah Russell, a 23-year-old aspiring medical school student, visits her loving family to share some important news, but instead finds herself attempting to finally confront a difficult period from her past.

Cast

Amber Tamblyn

as Sarah Russell

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

as Gayle Russell

Jennifer Ehle

as Lorainne Morrissey

Henry Czerny

as Howard Morrisey

Paul Wesley

as Evan Carroll

Tim DeKay

as Tim Russell

Daniel Clark

as Daniel Russell

Max Morrow

as Rick Morrissey

Ben Lewis

Richard Leacock

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