The Roof Needs Mowing

The Roof Needs Mowing

8.0IMDb Score
Released:1971-01-01
Duration:8 min
Country:Australia
Director:Gillian Armstrong
Actors:Ian McGuffie, Dale Fleming, R.E. Armstrong, Ken Keogh, Lois Connor
Production:

Overview:

A series of surreal short scenes portraying a suburban family and their everyday rituals.

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