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Release Year2001
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes10
DirectorChristopher Münch
WritersChristopher Münch, Alice Elliott Dark
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Sleepy Time Gal
About The Sleepy Time Gal
A young woman learns of her adoption and eventually quits her law firm job and goes on a journey to find her birth mother.
Directed by Christopher Münch, The Sleepy Time Gal leans on a strong ensemble — Jacqueline Bisset, Martha Plimpton, Nick Stahl — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2001.
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