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My Son Came Back to Disappear

My Son Came Back to Disappear

2025•1h 20m
Drama

After years apart, a woman living alone in the forest is troubled by the sudden return of her estranged son. Against her will, she must accompany him on his final journey.

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Les Films du 3 Mars

Language

FR

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Released

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Marie-France Marcotte

Marie-France Marcotte

Francis La Haye

Francis La Haye

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