1994

1h 29m

6.3(6 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

The teenage daughter of a Brooklyn beauty-parlor owner blossoms under the influence of her recently-returned show-biz aunt.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

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Kim Weston-Moran

Alma Gold

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Victoria Gabrielle Platt

Rainbow Gold

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Mizan Nunes

Ruby Gold

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Jennifer Copeland

Babs

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Lee Dobson

Lapis White, aka "Blue"

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Keyonn Sheppard

Pepper

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Roger Pickering

Sea Breeze

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Isaiah Washington

Miles

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