Romulus, My Father
Genres
Overview
The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
104 min
Release Date
2007-05-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
37
Vote Average
5.8
Eric Bana
Romulus
Franka Potente
Christina
Marton Csokas
Hora
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Raimond
Russell Dykstra
Mitru
Jacek Koman
Vacek
Terry Norris
Tom Lillie
Alethea McGrath
Mrs. Lillie
Esme Melville
Miss Collard
Nick Peace
Teacher
Madeleine Greaves
Alice
Rhys McConnochie
Headmaster
Veronica Sywak
Lidia Vukovic
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