Sunshine State

Sunshine State

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PG-13 2002 · 141 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.

Directed by John Sayles · Written by John Sayles

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