Bee Season

Bee Season

2005 · 104 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama, Family

Wife and mother Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in his 11-year-old daughter's quest to become a spelling-bee champion.

Directed by Scott McGehee · Written by Naomi Foner

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