Dad & Me (1999)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 41M

Director : Linda Västrik

Synopsis

Linda Västrik's personal documentary about her father who has been unwilling for most of her life to remain in contact, and suggests there may be a chance that she is not his biological daughter. This prompts Linda to insist on a DNA test, which sets in motion a frustrating process of connecting with her elusive father, and convincing him of the importance of such a test.

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Linda Västrik
Linda Västrik

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