6 Weeks to Mother's Day (2017)
Overview
150 underprivileged and orphaned students in the remote jungle of Thailand attending the country's first democratic school prepare a special celebration to honor their remarkable adoptive mother on Mother's Day.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | th |
| Popularity | 0.594 |
Directed By
Marvin Blunte
Crew
Marvin Blunte
TOP CAST
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