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Being Flynn

We're All Works In Progress

Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.

20121h 42mRDrama

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About Being Flynn

Directors
Paul Weitz
Cast
Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore, Olivia Thirlby, Eddie Rouse, Steve Cirbus
Genres
Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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