

Munchausen
2013-09-19 · 17 min · ★ 6.8
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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- Directors
- Ari Aster
- Production companies
- Invicta Films, Fondo de Promocion al Cine de Nuevo Leon (Promocine), Faux Beef
- Countries
- Mexico, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Liam AikenSon
Bonnie BedeliaMother
Rachel BrosnahanGirl
Richard RiehleDoctor
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