Sharing the Secret

Sharing the Secret

2000 · 90 min · EN · 6.4 (27 votes)
Dir. Katt Shea · Starring Alison Lohman, Mare Winningham, Tim Matheson, Diane Ladd, Mary Crosby, Lawrence Monoson
DramaTV Movie

A teenage girl, who feels she must always seem happy for her parents and friends, secretly binges and purges.

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This film offers a raw, intimate look into a young woman's private struggle. It feels emotionally heavy and vulnerable, exploring the isolating weight of a secret burden. The atmosphere is melancholic, yet deeply empathetic, inviting quiet reflection on hidden pain and the complexities of family connection.

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