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Under Heaven

Under Heaven

19984.21h 52mR

Overview

Two young lovers try to con a wealthy woman out of her inheritance by pretending to be brother and sister.

Directed by Meg Richman
Written by Henry James, Meg Richman
Produced by Robin Schorr, Paddy Cullen, Mickey Liddell
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Top Cast

Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

Eleanor Dunston

Aden Young

Aden Young

Buck

Molly Parker

Molly Parker

Cynthia

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Kevin Phillip

John

Krisha Fairchild

Krisha Fairchild

Cynthia's Mother

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Marjorie Nelson

Mrs. Fletcher

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Alisa Mackay

Francis

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Elsie Vance

Brittany

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Teru McDonald

Ashley

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Anna Copley

Eleanor's Doctor

Themes & Keywords

inheritanceconyoung couple

About Under Heaven

Under Heaven is a romance, drama film released in 1998 exploring themes of inheritance, con, young couple. Directed by Meg Richman, it stars Joely Richardson, Aden Young, Molly Parker. Two young lovers try to con a wealthy woman out of her inheritance by pretending to be brother and sister.

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