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The Roof Needs Mowing
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The Roof Needs Mowing

1971-01-01 · 8 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy · Drama

A series of surreal short scenes portraying a suburban family and their everyday rituals.

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Directors
Gillian Armstrong
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Countries
Australia
Status
Released

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Ian McGuffie
Dale Fleming
R.E. Armstrong
Ken Keogh
Lois Connor
Kay Groves

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