Munchausen
Sep 19 2013
•0h 17m
•Drama, Comedy
A mother, unable to confront the heartbreak of her son leaving for college, delays his departure by making him sick. Unfortunately, she goes too far.
Cast
See allLiam Aiken
Son
Bonnie Bedelia
Mother
Rachel Brosnahan
Girl
Richard Riehle
Doctor
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They
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