Old Man, Con Man

Old Man, Con Man

An old man and a con man.

12 min · Drama, Comedy, Crime

Ervin, an ex con man, is released from prison to find his old pal Micky waiting for him. The 75 year olds seem to hit it off as they drive around town, with a few pit stops along the way, but the cracks in their friendship begin to show after 15 years of neglect.

Directed by Oskar Nilsson · Written by Oskar Nilsson

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