Change of Heart
1993 · 96 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama
An 8-year-old heads for Toronto to find her father, joined by an uncle who wants her inheritance.
Directed by Donald Shebib · Written by Terence Heffernan
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Jeremy Ratchford Felix - S Sarah Campbell Maggie Dolan
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Heath Lamberts Alex -
Lenore Zann Carmen -
Barbara Hamilton Aunt Bea -
Michael Copeman Mitch -
Victor Ertmanis Billy K - K Kelly Fiddick Parker
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Christopher Bondy Bobby - R Robert Hawkins Sam
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Gerry Mendicino Raoul -
Martin Doyle Paul
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