The Father
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Overview
A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2020-12-23
Budget: $6000000
Revenue: $21029340
Runtime: 97 min
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