The Heirloom(2024)
Facing a long winter of lockdown and a stubborn bout of writer’s block, filmmaker Eric reluctantly agrees to get a dog with his girlfriend, Allie. After plenty of research and negotiation, Milly arrives—a traumatized rescue from the Dominican Republic.
Movie: The Heirloom
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Eric
Allie
Belligerent Vet
Audiobook Narrator
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