The Mend

The Mend

2014 · 110 min · ★ 4.8 · Comedy

Mat and Alan, estranged brothers, reunite just before Alan leaves for a vacation with his girlfriend. When he returns sooner than expected without his girlfriend, Alan finds Mat and his family have moved into his apartment.

Directed by John Magary · Written by John Magary

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