Norman

Year: 2011

Runtime: 97 min

Language: English

Director: Jonathan Segal

Budget: $60M

DramaComedy

Following his mother's death, Norman Long, a high school outcast, struggles with the reality of his cancer-stricken father's failing health. To cope, he impulsively claims to have stomach cancer himself, initiating a chain of events and escalating lies. This deception dramatically alters his life and the dynamics of his relationships. He must then confront his own fears about mortality, the complexities of his relationship with his father, and his growing feelings for the mysterious Emily, all while navigating a darkly comedic situation.

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