How to Ruin the Holidays(2023)
The only thing worse than being away... is coming home.
When a struggling comedian reluctantly returns home for the holidays, not only must she deal with her eccentric family, but she ultimately faces a life-changing decision about her special-needs brother.
Movie: How to Ruin the Holidays
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Michelle
Dad
Mark
Andrea
Suzy
Larry
Phil Poon
Mom
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