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The Illustrated Mum

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Two sisters cope with the unpredictable behaviour of their depressed, alcoholic mother. Based on the novel by Jacqueline Wilson.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2003-12-05

Runtime: 105 mins

Director: Cilla Ware

Writer: Debbie Isitt

Spoken language: English

Genres: TV Movie, Drama, Family, Comedy

Original title: The Illustrated Mum

Production Companies: Channel 4 Television

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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