The Alternative
Too good to be true, or too true to be good?
2017 · 20m · N/A
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Sachin Dharwadker
Overview
Valentina Moreno, a single mother who works as a housekeeper for a wealthy Manhattan family, takes decisive action when something from her past threatens to ruin her personal and professional relationships.
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