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UNITED STATES · 2011

The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

Ari Aster
abuse family dysfunction power dynamics psychological trauma
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Synopsis

A suburban father gets trapped in a one-sided incestuous relationship with his abusive son.

Year2011
CountryUnited States
DirectorAri Aster
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