The Rainbow Kid

The Rainbow Kid

Eugene takes a trip

2016 · 93 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Eugene, a young man with Down Syndrome, embarks on the journey of a lifetime: he's going to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and save the day.

Directed by Kire Paputts · Written by Kire Paputts

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