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The Substitute Wife (1994)

PG-13 · 1994-05-23 · 1h 32m · EN
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A family in need... A strong woman... She was the perfect solution.

In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.

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Peter WernerDirectorStan DanielsWriter

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Farrah FawcettFarrah FawcettPearlLea ThompsonLea ThompsonAmy HightowerPeter WellerPeter WellerMartin HightowerGail CronauerGail CronauerIsabel DonahueKaris Paige BryantKaris Paige BryantJessicaBabs GeorgeBabs GeorgeMrs. ParkerCory LloydCory LloydNathanColton ConklinColton ConklinJackAnnie SuiteAnnie SuiteMrs. Van Der MeerGena SleeteGena SleeteHattie DonahueLou PerrymanLou PerrymanSaloon KeeperJonathan JossJonathan JossBlack Deer

Keywords

ProstitutionPolyamoryPioneerBigamy

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · Tv MovieTheme affinityProstitution · Polyamory · PioneerMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference237279

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Frequently asked questions about The Substitute Wife

What is The Substitute Wife about?

In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.

How long is The Substitute Wife?

The Substitute Wife has a runtime of 92 minutes.