Just a Gardener
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This is the story of Tommy Joe Ratliff and his three wives. They are a Mormon family and have just moved in to their new home. They hire a gardener to take care of their barren garden. Only he becomes so much more than just a gardener to Tommy. Tommy's life and beliefs are about to be turned upside down.
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