Reunion (2001)
The class of 1999 returns.
Gênero : Drama
Runtime : 1H 34M
Director : Mark Poggi, Leif Tilden
Sinopse
A bittersweet and heartfelt story about going back. In the twenty-four hours before their 20th high school reunion, five friends, a younger brother and a mysterious photojournalist are reunited by determined Mayor Margaret to remember the good times of 1981
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