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Common Law

Common Law

Of all days, Thanksgiving isn't the day to keep your girlfriend from meeting your parents.

Genres

Comedy

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When there's a knock on their apartment door Thanksgiving Day, Jay decides that today's not the day to introduce his girlfriend and common-law partner, Sam, to his Cameroonian parents.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

22 June 2019

Country

Canada

Cast

Brian Amadi

Brian Amadi

Jay

Karen Monie Kwasinwi

Karen Monie Kwasinwi

Doll

Ogeh Oghenekaro

Ogeh Oghenekaro

Father

Olubunmi Ogunsakin

Olubunmi Ogunsakin

Sam

Yejide Oladipo

Yejide Oladipo

Mother

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