Ellen Foster
1997 · 1h 34m · Drama, TV Movie · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
Directed by
John ErmanBased on the novel by
Kaye Gibbons6.0Smart score
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abusive fatherhomelesshomeless girl
RatingPG-13 (US)
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