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A mother, unable to confront the heartbreak of her son leaving for college, delays his departure by making him sick. Unfortunately, she goes too far.
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EN
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Mother
Girl
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Munchausen (2013) | Ari Aster
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The story of Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with an intellectually disabled parent and an extended family who can't quite agree on the best way to help.
Father
Math Teacher
Pompous Guy
Father of Girl
Mother of Girl
Photographer
Student Throwing Football at Camera
Student Throwing Football
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