Still racked with guilt over a past tragedy, college graduate and medical school hopeful (Amber Tamblyn) returns home to share some bad news with her family. Instead, she realizes she must first confront the past before she can ever move forward. (2008)
 

The Russell Girl  

runtime: 95:44 min
Still racked with guilt over a past tragedy, college graduate and medical school hopeful (Amber Tamblyn) returns home to share some bad news with her family. Instead, she realizes she must first confront the past before she can ever move forward. (2008)
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Beautiful. Hope for a second chance ;)
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Another great movie of restoration.
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A moving story and real to many. It isn't easy facing the harder things in life.
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The Russell Girl

Five years earlier, a tragedy occurred while Sarah Russell (Amber Tamblyn) was babysitting at the neighbors' house. Despite leaving for college and trying to forget the past, Sarah has yet to fully forgive herself.

As she waits to hear back from Northwestern Medical School, she receives some unsettling news that she knows she should share with her family. After facing her fears and returning home, Sarah receives support from unexpected sources, paving the way towards forgiveness and hope.

Starring Amber Tamblyn, Jennifer Ehle, Henry Czerny and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.

film credits

Sarah Russell:
Amber Tamblyn
Lorainne Morrisey:
Jennifer Ehle
Howard Morrisey:
Henry Czemy
Evan Carroll:
Paul Wesley
Gayle Russell:
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Directed by:
Jeff Bleckner
Written by:
Jill E. Blotevogel
Produced by:
Andrew Gottlieb
Executive Producer:
Brent Shields