Sweet Nothing in My Ear (2008)
Overview
Family drama about a deaf and hearing couple who struggle to decide whether or not to give their deaf son a cochlear implant.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $7,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.164 |
Directed By
Joseph Sargent
TOP CAST
Jeff Daniels
Dan Miller
Marlee Matlin
Laura Miller
Ed Waterstreet
Max
Phyllis Frelich
Sally
Michael Ormsby
Todd
Sonya Walger
Joanna Tate
David Oyelowo
Leonard Grisham
Rosemary Forsyth
Louise Miller
Chris Gartin
Dr. Weisman
Barry Wiggins
Ray Kramer
Geoff Pierson
Max (voice)
Priscilla Pointer
Sally (voice)
Garrett Ryan
David
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