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Ice Twins

Kirstie lived; Lydia died.  Or is it the other way around?  The survivor is taking on the personality of the dead girl. Mom "tests" the girl by throwing her into a panic and listening to her scream.  The scream of fear was the only thing that distinguished the girl.  And yes, Mom decides, the parents got it wrong. Lydia lived; Kirstie died.
Marital tension. Drinking. Mom has short affair.  Did Dad have one also? Is the identity resolved.  Somehow I don't think so.  Still very enjoyable, but I'm reminded of the commercial:  Which twin has the Tony?

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