Sunshine State
A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.
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2019★ 6.0
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The Congress
2013★ 6.4
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2016★ 6.6
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2008★ 6.8
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The Unforgivable
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2014★ 5.8
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