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The Guest House

The Guest House

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The Guest House

"Love has its own place"

2012

1h 22m

4.5(41 votes)

Romance

Overview

Before leaving for college, a recently dumped goth girl's life changes forever when she falls in love with a smart and professional college grad who is staying in the family's guest house.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ruth Reynolds

Ruth Reynolds

Rachel

Madeline Merritt

Madeline Merritt

Amy

Tom McCafferty

Tom McCafferty

Frank

Jake Parker

Jason

Jennifer Barlow Grodsky

Rachel's Mom

Brittany Glover

Frank's Date

Maria Del Carmen

Maria Del Carmen

Female Bar Patron

John Devilman

Tattoo Artist

Mara Hitner

Mara

Matthew Jacob Wayne

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Baumgarten
Written by: Michael Baumgarten
Produced by: Michael Baumgarten

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