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As They Made Us

As They Made Us

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

20225.21h 36m

Overview

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

Directed by Mayim Bialik
Written by Mayim Bialik, Jonathan Cohen
Produced by Jordan Beckerman, Ash Christian, Anne Clements
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Top Cast

Dianna Agron

Dianna Agron

Abigail

Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg

Nathan

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Barbara

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Eugene

Justin Chu Cary

Justin Chu Cary

Jay

Charlie Weber

Charlie Weber

Peter

Julian Gant

Julian Gant

Darrin

Gina Jun

Gina Jun

Grad Student

Sweta Keswani

Sweta Keswani

Dr. Patel

M

Mellanie Hubert

Diana

Themes & Keywords

sadnessjewish lifedysfunctional familysingle mothergardenerillnesscaregiverawkwardnessolder brother younger sisterestranged sondivorced coupleestranged brotherfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshiphebrew languagehome health aideelderly parentsdeclining health

About As They Made Us

As They Made Us is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 2022 exploring themes of sadness, jewish life, dysfunctional family, single mother, gardener, illness. Directed by Mayim Bialik, it stars Dianna Agron, Simon Helberg, Candice Bergen. Abigail, a divorced mother of two, is struggling to balance the dynamics within her dysfunctional family as she attempts to cultivate new love.

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