Driving Lessons

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Overview

A shy teenage boy trying to escape the influence of his domineering mother, has his world changed when he begins to work for a retired actress.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2006-09-06
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 98 min

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