

Drama · TV Movie · Thriller
Overview
Based on the internationally-acclaimed play by Colette Freedman, the story of 4 estranged sisters who reunite for their mother’s alleged suicide.
Top Cast


Jacki Weaver
Jacki Weaver
Mary Baxter
Jacki Weaver
Mary Baxter


Jess Weixler
Jess Weixler
Austin Baxter
Jess Weixler
Austin Baxter


Stana Katic
Stana Katic
Carolina "Carol" Baxter Shaw
Stana Katic
Carolina "Carol" Baxter Shaw


Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg
Dallas Baxter
Michelle Trachtenberg
Dallas Baxter


Troian Bellisario
Troian Bellisario
Baltimore Baxter
Troian Bellisario
Baltimore Baxter


Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Mort Stone
Alfred Molina
Mort Stone


Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber
Young Carolina
Kaia Gerber
Young Carolina


Tom Everett Scott
Tom Everett Scott
Chief Barton Brady
Tom Everett Scott
Chief Barton Brady


Aimee Garcia
Aimee Garcia
Sarah
Aimee Garcia
Sarah


Kathy Baker
Kathy Baker
Janis
Kathy Baker
Janis
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