Before I Forget

Before I Forget

NR 2007 · 108 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Romance

A portrait of a 58-year-old man battling his inner demons on the search for self-discovery.

Directed by Jacques Nolot · Written by Jacques Nolot

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