A Few Days with Me

A Few Days with Me

PG-13 1988 · 131 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Drama

After being discharged from a mental institution, a man is tasked by his mother to revive a struggling supermarket in Limoges. He must navigate unexpected responsibilities and the challenges of managing the store's staff.

Directed by Claude Sautet · Written by Claude Sautet

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