A Normal Life

A Normal Life

2016 · 74 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Family

A week away from leaving for his first year of college, Michael starts to become frustrated with his parent's overprotective tendencies toward his teen brother Nathan, who has Down syndrome.

Directed by Alex Herz · Written by Alex Herz

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