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Union Square is a american film of genre Drama directed by Nancy Savoca released in USA on 7 july 2011 with Mira Sorvino
Union Square (2011)
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Add to a movie listUnion Square is a 2011 comedy-drama film. The film stars Mira Sorvino, Tammy Blanchard, and Patti LuPone and displays the inner lives of women. The movie was discussed at the Toronto film festival on September 16, 2011.
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Two sisters have a reunion together. One is about to become married while the other has a stressful life. They visit unforeseen places and construct their worlds together while having a reunion.*Actors
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