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Rhubarb and Roses

Rhubarb and Roses

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ComedyDrama

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A mother has cancer that will slowly eat her away until she eventually dies. She turns to her son, Ricky to help her die and they plan one final evening in together where he will cook her favourite food before he helps her.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

18 November 2002

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Karen Benjamin

Karen Benjamin

Doctor

Jilly Mears

Jilly Mears

Molly

David St. John

David St. John

Comic

Rob Swinton

Rob Swinton

Consultant

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