Bad Boy Bubby

Bad Boy Bubby

All he needs is love.

NR 1993 · 114 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime, Drama, Comedy

Bubby has spent thirty years trapped in the same small room, tricked by his mother. One day, he manages to escape and, deranged and naive in equal measures, his adventure into a modern and nihilistic life begins.

Directed by Rolf de Heer · Written by Rolf de Heer

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