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Drama · Romance
Overview
Three different snapshots of family life are captured through the eyes of a painting, with the progression of technology getting in their way.
Top Cast
Rose Bassett
Rose Bassett
Wife ('Act I')
Rose Bassett
Wife ('Act I')
John Bassett
John Bassett
Husband ('Act I')
John Bassett
Husband ('Act I')


Jack Rodrigues
Jack Rodrigues
Husband ('Act II')
Jack Rodrigues
Husband ('Act II')
Isobel Holmes
Isobel Holmes
Wife ('Act II')
Isobel Holmes
Wife ('Act II')
Lewis Powell
Lewis Powell
Student ('Act III')
Lewis Powell
Student ('Act III')
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