
Paper Planes(2014)
Dylan discovers he has a talent for making paper planes. He has a chance to compete in a world championship, but he'll have to face bullies and self-doubt to do so.


“A feel good family fairy-tale”
Looking to adopt a child and unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrisons' lives are turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep.

Toni Collette
Zooey

Ioan Gruffudd
Alec
Maurice Cole
Eli

Richard E. Grant
Mr. Potts

Anne Reid
Diane

Hayley Mills
Mrs. Lange

Barry Jackson
Tom Jenkins

Daisy Beaumont
Sarah

Tim Beckmann
Jim
Audrey Newman
Audrey
Foster is a comedy, drama, family film released in 2011. Directed by Jonathan Newman, it stars Toni Collette, Ioan Gruffudd, Maurice Cole. Looking to adopt a child and unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrisons' lives are turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep.
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