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Runs in the Family(2023)
Status: Released
Date: 2023-06-01
10%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 47m
Overview:
In this witty father-son story, we are introduced to Varun, a former scammer, and River, a trans drag performer, as they venture on a road trip across South Africa to rescue River's long-lost mother from a rehab clinic in eSwatini. River’s only worry is missing Her Majesty’s Drag Competition and the opportunity to win the prize money to pay for his top surgery. With secrets bubbling to the surface and a competition to win, their relationship will be tested like never before.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Swaziland,
South Africa
Movie: Runs in the Family
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ace Bhatti
Varun Chetty
Rob van Vuuren
Stan Russo
Gabe Gabriel
River Storm
Paul Snodgrass
Anthony
Khadija Heeger
Lucille
Diaan Lawrenson
Monica Storm
Faniswa Yisa
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Overview
In this witty father-son story, we are introduced to Varun, a former scammer, and River, a trans drag performer, as they venture on a road trip across South Africa to rescue River's long-lost mother from a rehab clinic in eSwatini. River’s only worry is missing Her Majesty’s Drag Competition and the opportunity to win the prize money to pay for his top surgery. With secrets bubbling to the surface and a competition to win, their relationship will be tested like never before.
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2023-06-01
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