Good Riddance

Good Riddance

1980 · 120 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama

A woman is overwhelmed with having to deal with her emotionally unstable daughter, mentally-challenged brother and two suitors while simultaneously trying to run her small firewood business.

Directed by Francis Mankiewicz · Written by Réjean Ducharme

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