In the Name of the Father

In the Name of the Father

In the Name of the Father

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In the Name of the Father

2002

0h 17m

4.8(11 votes)

Drama

Overview

The short film depicts the life of a boy who is constantly sexually abused by his father. Leonardo Miggiorin brilliantly plays the role of this boy, who belongs to a poor and unstructured family.

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3 members

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Leonardo Miggiorin

Son

Leonardo Miggiorin

Acting

Elias Andreato

Father

Elias Andreato

Acting

Denise Weinberg

Mother

Denise Weinberg

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