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The Alternative

201720mNRMovieComedyDrama

Valentina Moreno, a single mother who works as a housekeeper for a wealthy Manhattan family, takes decisive action when something from her past threatens to ruin her personal and professional relationships.

DirectorSachin Dharwadker
WriterSachin Dharwadker
ProducerSachin Dharwadker

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Cast · Directed by Sachin Dharwadker

AMAris Mejias
Aris Mejias
Valentina Moreno
JRJoshua Rivera
Joshua Rivera
Santiago Moreno
DD
Dalia Davi
Rex Fring
CMCherie Mendez
Cherie Mendez
Manhattan Borough President Melora Anderson
JT
Jesse Teeters
New York State Senator Ian Taylor
ACAudrey Corsa
Audrey Corsa
Elise Anderson

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The Alternative — streaming FAQ

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The Alternative hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 12, 2017. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.