Manny & Lo
Jan 22 1996
•1h 28m
•Drama, Comedy
A pregnant teen and her younger sister run away from foster homes and kidnap a woman whom they believe can help with the pregnancy.
Cast
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Scarlett Johansson
Amanda
Aleksa Palladino
Laurel
Mary Kay Place
Elaine
Paul Guilfoyle
Country House Owner
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