Man of Her Dreams (2009)

Director
Clifton Powell

Main cast
Jackée Harry; Clifton Powell; Dave Hollister; Christopher Williams

Genres
Comedy, Drama

Description
Marcus seems to have the perfect marriage, but a surprise visit from his long-absent sister-in-law, Louise, threatens to disrupt his serene home. Louise brings along her adopted daughter, who professes her love for Marcus's son. The news forces Marcus to share his own long-buried secret in this film adaptation of Donald Gray's stage play - a secret that may destroy his family.


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