The Grandfather

The Grandfather

Love or honor? How can one choose?

G 1998 · 151 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

After his son dies, an elderly man comes back to Spain from the US and hopes to find out which of his granddaughters is true, and which one is bastard.

Directed by José Luis Garci · Written by José Luis Garci

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