The View from Greenhaven

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The View from Greenhaven

"Sometimes, the life you're waiting for is waiting for you."

2008

1h 41m

4.2(3 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

A grumpy old man living in an idyllic coastal town who can't see he has the perfect life.

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19 members

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Chris Haywood

Dashiell

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Wendy Hughes

Dorothy

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Susan Prior

Kate

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Russell Dykstra

Tim

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Angie Diaz

Sarah

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Geoff Morrell

Theodore

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Steve Bisley

Lach

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John Gregg

Tobe

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Rhonda Doyle

Sylvia

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Adam Ray

Bob

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John McNeill

Station Master

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Edward Wills

Terry

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Nathan Cameron

Harry

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Carole Skinner

Bonnie

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Marin Mimica

Chuck

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Annie Byron

Clare

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Moya O'Sullivan

Tattie

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Zoe Houghton

Waitress

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David Gumbrell

Cafe Owner

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