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Because We Are Too Many

Because We Are Too Many

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Because We Are Too Many

"autism"

2024

1h 30m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A single mother is forced to confront her dark past, while raising her young Autistic son. Shot and Set in Glasgow during the pandemic. The director herself and her son play the lead roles.

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Eve Leonard-Walsh

Adult Morgan

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Vivien Taylor

Mary-Margaret

Vivien Taylor

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Pauline Campbell

Angela

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Duncan Airlie James

Uncle Rab

Duncan Airlie James

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John L. Colee

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