The Bird Can't Fly
Barbara Hershey plays a woman grieving the death of her estranged daughter in this affecting drama. Returning to her desolate mining community hometown for the funeral, Hershey is surprised to learn she has a 10-year-old grandson, but her desire to care for the boy meets resistance from his father, a musician hiding secrets about his past. Co-production of the Netherlands, Ireland, and South Africa co-stars Tony Kgoroge, Yusuf Davids.
Year: 2007
Genre: Drama
Country: Netherlands, South Africa
Director: Threes Anna
Starring: Barbara Hershey, John Kani, Tony Kgoroge, Yusuf Davids
Duration: 89 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains violence and offensive language.
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Location in store: Drama
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