The Substitute Wife
A family in need... A strong woman... She was the perfect solution.
Genres
Overview
In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
92 min
Release Date
1994-05-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
13
Vote Average
5.692
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