The Guest House (2012)

Director
Michael Baumgarten

Main cast
ruth reynolds; Madeline Merrit; Tom McCafferty; Jake Parker

Genres
Romance

Description
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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