The Bird Can't Fly (2007)

A South African cook returns to her hometown to attend the funeral of her daughter and discovers that she has a grandson she never knew about.

Director: Threes Anna
Cast: Barbara Hershey, Tony Kgoroge, John Kani, Amanda Dilma, Blessing Mbonambi, Claire Berlein, Kira Wilkinson, Nikilitha Mantungwa, Thoko Ntshinga, Tina Jaxa, Yusuf Davids
Runtime: 01h 18m
Type: Movie

The Bird Can't Fly (2007)

A South African cook returns to her hometown to attend the funeral of her daughter and discovers that she has a grandson she never knew about.

Director: Threes Anna
Cast: Barbara Hershey, Tony Kgoroge, John Kani, Amanda Dilma, Blessing Mbonambi, Claire Berlein, Kira Wilkinson, Nikilitha Mantungwa, Thoko Ntshinga, Tina Jaxa, Yusuf Davids
Runtime: 01h 18m
Type: Movie
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