Bird

Bird

2017•12m

Drama

When Sam, a woman mired in regret, goes to visit her aged parents, the disappearance of her mother's pet bird threatens to unravel her tenuous hold on life.

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EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Amanda Plummer

Amanda Plummer

Sam

Géza Kovács

Géza Kovács

Vic

Clare Coulter

Clare Coulter

Charlotte

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