Being Flynn(2012)
We're All Works In Progress
Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.
Movie: Being Flynn
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Jonathan Flynn
Nick Flynn
Jody Flynn
Denise
Carlos
Joy
Gabriel
Young Nick
Ivan
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