It's Your Turn, Laura

It's Your Turn, Laura

1998 · 92 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy, Drama

Large women with a zest for life gather weekly at a Montreal doctor's office to receive diet injections.

Directed by Denise Filiatrault · Written by Denise Filiatrault

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