Toni Erdmann
Life is just passing by...
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A bittersweet comedy-drama about a father's disruptive attempt to reconnect with his estranged daughter through absurdist humor, exploring grief, work-life alienation, and the fragile bonds of family.
Convinced that his daughter has forgotten how to laugh, a father shows up unannounced while she's living abroad and bombards her with outrageous jokes.
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