Infinitely Polar Bear
~Sometimes family is the best medicine.
Overview
A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
Genres
- Drama
- Comedy
General Information
Release Date: 2014-01-18
Budget: $6700000
Revenue: $1430655
Runtime: 87 min
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