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The film is a coming-of-age story about a child in foster care dealing with her separation from her mother and a series of additional traumas. It is both tragic and celebratory in its depiction of Astrid's treatment and resilience.
The film is directed by Peter Kosminsky and stars Alison Lohman , Michelle Pfeiffer, Robin Wright Penn, and Renee Zellweger. The running time is 110 minutes.
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