
3 Backyards
Drama
Overview
An executive, a housewife and a youngster spend a day in their Long Island suburban town during the course of one curious autumn day afternoon.
Top Cast


Embeth Davidtz
Embeth Davidtz
The Actress
Embeth Davidtz
The Actress


Edie Falco
Edie Falco
Peggy
Edie Falco
Peggy


Elias Koteas
Elias Koteas
John
Elias Koteas
John


Rachel Resheff
Rachel Resheff
Christina
Rachel Resheff
Christina


Kathryn Erbe
Kathryn Erbe
John's Wife
Kathryn Erbe
John's Wife


Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira
Woman in Blue Dress
Danai Gurira
Woman in Blue Dress


Dana Eskelson
Dana Eskelson
Debbie
Dana Eskelson
Debbie


Kathy Searle
Kathy Searle
Ticket Agent
Kathy Searle
Ticket Agent


Peyton List
Peyton List
Emily
Peyton List
Emily
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