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A Life Alone

A Life Alone

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Documentary

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For 63 years, Tom Rose and his wife, Mary, built a life together on his family farm on Canaanville Road. Then last year Mary passed away, leaving Rose to face the future alone, surrounded by a lifetime of memories.

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Budget

$100

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

5 mins

Rating

9/10

Release Date

15 May 2009

Country

United States of America

Cast

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