A Man My Son
A Man My Son

A Man My Son

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2017
0h 34m
5.6(8 votes)
Drama

Overview

Fred is a projectionist, like his father. As he has to project a film in Normandy, he convinces him to hit the road together. The road trip will be a journey through clash of generations, drag queens and family affairs.

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