Doing Life
6.6
“Choose a love that breaks all chains.”
A single mother and an incarcerated man forge an unlikely bond through heartfelt letters, unlocking a door to redemption, hope and love against all odds.
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Cast
15 people
Naomi Baker
Anika
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Tamberla Perry
Cathy
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Karen Obilom
Trina
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Jasmine Sargent
Lisa
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Denise
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Cornell Young IV
Donovan
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Keisha
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Mike Massa
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Tyler Perry Director
United States release October 2, 2026 · Produced in United States · Production Netflix
Production
Tyler Perry Studios
Production
Netflix
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Brazil · October 2, 2026
Digital
United States · October 2, 2026
Digital · Netflix
Denmark
October 2, 2026 · Digital
Germany
October 2, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Philippines
October 2, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Romania
October 2, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Singapore
October 2, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
South Korea
October 2, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Türkiye
October 2, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
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