Bomber

Bomber

2009 · 84 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Comedy

An 83 year-old man returns to Germany for a long planned journey of atonement. When Ross, his useless son agrees to drive him there, a nightmare family road trip ensues.

Directed by Paul Cotter · Written by Paul Cotter

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