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Plot

After a husband is accused of driving his third wife to suicide, his first wife Hedda—a troubled woman who can't hate or hurt others even if they had wronged her—is subpoenaed to testify on his abusive behavior during their marriage.

Cast

as Hedda Amerson *

as K.D. Dietrickson *

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as Brett Amerson *

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as The Defendant *

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as Leo Amerson *

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as Kate Amerson *

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as Elenore Amerson *

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as Michael

Reception

''Radio Times'' rated it one star, saying, "No doubt all the people involved in this project had their hearts and best intentions in the right place, but this drama ultimately fumbles the sensitive subject of domestic violence."

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