The Guitar

The Guitar

2008 · 95 min · ★ 5.6 · Romance, Drama, Music

The life of a woman is transformed after she is diagnosed with a terminal disease, fired from her job and abandoned by her boyfriend. Given two months to live, she throws caution to the wind to pursue her dreams.

Directed by Amy Redford · Written by Amos Poe

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