As They Made Us

If you don't laugh, you'll cry.

5.2/1020221h 36mReleased

DramaRomanceComedy

Abigail, a divorced mother of two, is struggling to balance the dynamics within her dysfunctional family as she attempts to cultivate new love.

Released: Apr 8, 2022

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Dianna Agron

Abigail

Simon Helberg

Nathan

Candice Bergen

Barbara

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