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“But I think for me, why I was drawn to the piece is, at the core of the story, it's a love story to me - between Ed and Lorraine, between these two families who are asking for help and us who are in the business of giving help.”

Quote by Vera Farmiga

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Vera Farmiga is an American actress born on August 6, 1973. She has gained widespread acclaim for her outstanding performances in various films, including 'The Sixth Sense', 'Mystic River', and the 'Annabelle' series. more

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