White Oleander

Nan
1h 49m
2002
7.072 /10 (389)

Overview

A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.

Country : Germany, United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2002-10-11

Top Billed Cast

Alison Lohman

Astrid Magnussen

Michelle Pfeiffer

Ingrid Magnussen

Renée Zellweger

Claire Richards

Robin Wright

Starr

Cole Hauser

Ray

Melissa McCarthy

Paramedic

Taryn Manning

Niki

John Billingsley

Paramedic

Solomon Burke Jr.

Guard

Melissa Marsala

Julie

James Lashly

Reverend Daniels

Patrick Fugit

Paul Trout

Amy Aquino

Miss Martinez

Billy Connolly

Barry Kolker

Elisa Bocanegra

Girl in Fight

Sam Catlin

Teacher

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