As God Commands

As God Commands

★ 6.4IMDb Score
Released:2008-12-12
Genre:Drama
Duration:103 min
Country:Italy
Director:Gabriele Salvatores
Actors:Filippo Timi, Elio Germano, Alvaro Caleca, Angelica Leo, Fabio De Luigi
Production:Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission, Colorado Film, RAI
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Overview:

An 11-year-old boy and his neo-Nazi dad struggle with being outcasts in their suburban town.

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