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A crusading young reporter planning a series of articles about a corrupt politician is framed for a crime and sentenced to serve five years at a prison farm.
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Jake Groden is the black sheep of his family. Ankle deep in fish guts, he serves out his parole in Alaska. Then, after a decade of self-imposed exile, he is forced to return to his Brooklyn family. He soon discovers that his perfect brother, Michael is dead, and he begins trying to take what Michael had- a beautiful wife, adoring son, control of the family furniture business and the love of their gruff father. For Jake, the price of a new life is his identity.
Top Billed Cast
Scott Cohen Jake Groden
Judd Hirsch Leo Groden
Lisa Emery Sylvia
Ato Essandoh Soy
Susan Floyd Emily
Donna Mitchell Judge
James Murtaugh Hank Stafford
Jay Patterson Parole Officer
Toby Poser Susan
James Saito Line Boss
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Manny Botero
Elliot Korte Adam Groden
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