07 Mar 2003
My Life Without Me
A fatally ill mother with only two months to live creates a list of things she wants to do before she dies without telling her family of her illness.
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
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Julianne Moore Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan Bruce Ryan
Ellary Porterfield Tuff Ryan
Simon Reynolds Ray the Milkman
Robert Clark Dick Ryan
Michael Seater Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
Jordan Todosey Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Jack Murray Rog Ryan at 17 yrs
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