Directed by:
Paul FeigScreenplay:
Jessica SharzerCinematography:
John SchwartzmanComposer:
Theodore ShapiroCast:
Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Rupert Friend, Linda Cardellini, Andrew Rannells, Kelly McCormack, Bashir Salahuddin, Melissa O'Neil (more)VOD (3)
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The film follows Stephanie Ward (Anna Kendrick), a blogger who becomes friends with the glamorous Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) after meeting outside their children's school. The pair begin to form a strong bond, only for Emily to suddenly disappear shortly after calling Stephanie asking her to do her a small favour. With no sign of her after days of searching, Stephanie begins looking into the secrets of Emily's past as she desperately searches for answers. The cast also includes Rupert Friend, Linda Cardellini and Henry Golding. (Lionsgate UK)
(more)Cast
Anna Kendrick
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Henry Golding
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